LEGISLATION
Advocacy + Equity = Positive Change
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Prince George's County Chapter advocates on behalf of Black women and girls. We are unapologetic in our quest for equity in all forms - health, economic, social justice, education, and more. Our voice is amplified through a collective effort. Read critical legislation we are tracking and advocating for. Learn how to track legislation of interest to you.
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Stay Informed on Maryland Legislation
With thousands of bills introduced each Maryland General Assembly session, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Prince George’s County Chapter members might find it difficult to track various legislation that could impact them.
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MLAW's 2024 Legislative Agenda
From the NCBW-PGC Chair, Public Policy & Advocacy, Joyce Duckett (photo): MLAW hosted its annual Fall Agenda Conference Eyes on the Prize: When Women Vote, We All Win on Saturday, November 4, 2023. MLAW received legislative proposals for consideration at the conference with presentations made on the merits of each proposal.
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Equal Rights Amendment Affirmed Letter
To the Members of the Maryland General Assembly: As partners in pursuit of equal rights under the law for all Marylanders, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, creed, religion, or sex—which includes equality on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and decisions regarding reproductive healthcare and/or other aspects of an individual’s bodily autonomy—we respectfully urge you to introduce a resolution in the 2024 General Assembly to clearly affirm the Legislature’s view that the federal Equal Rights Amendment is the 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution.
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2023 MLAW Legislative Agenda - Final Report
Congratulations to our all the women-serving organizations that supported the 2023 MLAW Legislative Agenda. We are pleased to report that ALL BILLS PASSED. Please review the bills and continue to write your legislative representatives about these and the 2024 proposals that impact women, girls and their families.
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