State Government - State House Trust - Ten Commandments Monument Display Act

HB 67 requires a Ten Commandments monument to be placed on Maryland State House grounds, displaying the full text of the Ten Commandments. It establishes a new Commission on the Ten Commandments Monument (appointed by legislative leaders and the Governor) to oversee the monument's design, placement, and maintenance by December 31, 2026. The existing Commission on Artistic Property will manage the monument's care and maintenance after installation. The bill mandates this display as a historical and cultural reference, citing U.S. Supreme Court precedents on public monument displays. The policy change directly affects the State House grounds and requires state agencies to facilitate the monument's placement.