Maryland HB1488 proposes gender-neutral amendments to the Maryland Constitution.

Maryland HB1488 proposes amendments to the Maryland Constitution to update terminology to be gender-neutral. The bill seeks to change references to "man" and "he" to "person" and "they" throughout various articles of the constitution, including the Declaration of Rights, Elective Franchise, Executive Department, Legislative Department, Judiciary Department, and others. The proposed changes aim to ensure the constitution reflects modern language and inclusivity. The amendments will be submitted to voters in the November 2026 general election.

Maryland HB1488 proposes gender-neutral amendments to the Maryland Constitution.

Maryland HB1488 proposes amendments to the Maryland Constitution to update terminology to be gender-neutral. The bill seeks to change references to "man" and "he" to "person" and "they" throughout various articles of the constitution, including the Declaration of Rights, Elective Franchise, Executive Department, Legislative Department, Judiciary Department, and others. The proposed changes aim to ensure the constitution reflects modern language and inclusivity. The amendments will be submitted to voters in the November 2026 general election.