A question of church and state dominates Senate debate on charitable organizations bill

By: Danielle J. Brown

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: March 21, 2026

Words: 1,213

Last Updated: 3 hours, 55 minutes ago

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It may never even take effect, but that did not make the debate any less intense Friday over the Keeping Charities Nonpartisan Act of 2026, which could regulate the ability of charitable organizations to participate in partisan activity.

Senate Bill 4 ended up as one of the most hotly debated issues in a hurried day of House and Senate action on bills Friday, after some Black lawmakers worried it could have a “chilling effect” …

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