Legislation - HB1258

Title: Child Placement Services - Advertising by Unlicensed Person - Prohibition
Sponsored by: Delegate Smith
Status: In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Analysis

Synopsis

Prohibiting a person from advertising adoption services in the State, unless the person is a local department or child placement agency licensed by the Social Services Administration; authorizing the Administration to notify the Attorney General for a violation of the Act; and authorizing the Attorney General to bring an action for damages for a violation of the Act.

Committees

Original:: Judiciary

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/12/2026 Legislative Date 2/12/2026 Action First Reading Judiciary Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
House	2/12/2026	2/12/2026	First Reading Judiciary

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