Commission on the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children - Establishment
Sponsor: Jeffrie E. Long, Jr. (District 27B)Committee: Government, Labor, and ElectionsSubject: Juvenile LawStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 608 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Commission on the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children; requiring the Commission to direct and oversee the investigation by contracting with qualified professional experts, universities, research institutions, and independent practitioners; providing exemptions to general laws due to the unique historical nature of the site; requiring a final report from the Commission to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 31, 2029; etc.
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Testimony (13)
MGA witness listFAV 11FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Long, Jeffrie | Del. Jeffrie E. Long, Jr. | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lewis, Erika | Gibson-Banks Center for Race and the Law | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Agarin, Ufuoma | Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Plante, Cecilia | Maryland Legislative Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Harris, Rhea | Office of the Attorney General | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jasen, John | One Pasadena | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Redding, Nicholaslobbyist | Preservation Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Warnken, Heather | University of Baltimore School of Law Center for Criminal Justice Reform | Position only |
| FAV | Pinard, Michael | Youth, Education and Justice Clinic, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Long, J., Delegate Long, J.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Holmes, Paul | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Fox Tolentino, Betsy | Maryland Department of Juvenile Services | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Kouadio, Michele | A Mother's Cry | Position only |
Organizations on record
A Mother's CryINFO 1
One PasadenaFAV 1