We’re pleased to share the full passage of critical legislation on our 2026 Priority Agenda. This session, the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland prioritized and successfully advocated for bills that achieved significant progress for Marylanders! Thank you to all sponsors, advocates, and partners who worked hard to get these bills across the finish line and helped to make this legislative session a success. Next up: bill signings! ✊🏿✨
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The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland condemns in the strongest possible terms the racist, xenophobic, and deeply offensive remarks directed at Delegate Chao Wu by two of our colleagues in the Maryland General Assembly, Delegate Mark Fisher and Delegate Brian Chisolm, during a recent public podcast episode.
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Happy Birthday to our LBCMD Member, Delegate Adrian Boafo! We honor your unwavering commitment, leadership, and service in advancing Maryland communities. Wishing you a year filled with progress, achievement, and abundant joy! 🩵🎉
Earlier this week, the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland joined state leaders, advocates, descendants, and community members at the marker unveiling ceremony honoring the children of the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children at the Cheltenham Juvenile Detention Center.
Last year, members of the Caucus visited the burial grounds where more than 230 Black boys are believed to be buried in unmarked graves after suffering under the institution’s abusive and inhumane conditions. This week’s unveiling marks another important step toward truth, acknowledgment, and healing.
During the 2026 Legislative Session, the Caucus advanced HB 552 / SB 776 as a LBCMD priority bill. Sponsored by Del. Jeffrie Long and Sen. Will Smith, the legislation establishes an independent investigation into the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children, including the burial sites and institutional conditions tied to this painful chapter of Maryland’s history.
Special thanks to the Moore-Miller Administration, the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, and the Maryland Department of Transportation for their partnership and commitment to preserving this history and honoring the children impacted by this institution.
We honor the lives of these boys and remain committed to ensuring their stories are remembered with dignity, truth, and justice.
Happy Birthday to our LBCMD Member, Senator Ron Watson! We honor your unwavering commitment, leadership, and service in advancing Maryland communities. Wishing you a year filled with progress, achievement, and abundant joy! 🩵🎉
The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland continues to deliver on its priorities with the advancement of two key pieces of legislation signed into law this week!
SB 255 - Voting Rights Act of 2026, sponsored by Sen. Charles Sydnor & Del. Greg Wims, strengthens protections against discriminatory local voting systems and ensures the state can take action when the voting power of marginalized communities is at risk.
HB 446/SB 555 - Dementia Services and Brain Health Program and Provider Resource Toolkit, sponsored by Del. Ashanti Martinez & Sen. Antonio Hayes, expands access to dementia care, increases awareness, and equips providers and families with critical resources.
We are proud to see these measures signed into law, and our work does not stop here: we remain committed to advancing policies that protect our rights and support communities across Maryland.
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Today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision weakening the federal Voting Rights Act is a serious setback for democracy and for communities that have fought too long for equal access to the ballot. The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland strongly condemns this decision.
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HB 446/SB 555, a 2026 LBCMD priority bill, strengthens Maryland’s public health response to Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and brain health. The bill establishes the Dementia Services and Brain Health Program within the Maryland Department of Health, expands the work of the Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Council, and requires a provider resource toolkit to better support dementia care across the state. 
Thank you to Delegate Ashanti Martinez and Senator Antonio Hayes for sponsoring this important legislation and advancing care, awareness, and support for Marylanders living with dementia and the families who care for them.
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Democracy works when every voice is heard. SB 255, Maryland’s Voting Rights Act of 2026, takes a critical step forward by banning local voting systems that dilute the votes of historically disenfranchised communities and empowering residents to challenge discriminatory practices. This is 2026 LBCMD priority bill advances equity, access, and fair representation across Maryland. Thank you to LBCMD members Senator Charles Sydnor, Delegate Greg Wims, and Chairwoman Melissa Wells for championing this important legislation.
Happy Birthday to our LBCMD Member, Majority Whip Ashanti Martinez! We celebrate your passion and sincere commitment to uplifting communities across Maryland. Wishing you a year of abundance, impact, and joy! 🩵🎉
