Maryland HB524 requires the Governor to annually proclaim September as African Heritage Month.
Maryland HB524 mandates the Governor to annually proclaim September as African Heritage Month. The bill urges educational and cultural organizations to observe the month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. The bill also renumbers certain sections of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This Act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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