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Child Abuse and Neglect

Legislation Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0048
Title
Family Law - Children in Need of Assistance and Termination of Parental Rights (Right to Fight Act)
Sponsor
Delegate Toles
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0111
Title
Family Law - Child Abuse - Definitions
Sponsor
Delegate Griffith
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0137 (SB0222)
Title
Family Law - Child Custody Evaluators - Qualifications
Sponsor
Delegate Kaufman
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0396 (SB0402)
Title
Residential Child Care Programs - Education of Children and Training of Child and Youth Care Practitioners
Sponsor
Delegate Pasteur
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0475
Title
Department of Juvenile Services - Employees - Prohibited Convictions (Juvenile Offender Protection Act)
Sponsor
Delegate Pippy
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0552
Title
Independent Investigation of the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children
Sponsor
Delegate Long, J.
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0670 (SB0221)
Title
Criminal Law - Child Pornography - Prohibitions and Penalties
Sponsor
Delegate Moreno
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0722
Title
Child Sexual Abuse Claims - Doctrine of Charitable Immunity - Abrogation
Sponsor
Delegate Embry
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0834 (SB0711)
Title
Family Law - Child Neglect Definition - Alteration
Sponsor
Delegate Schindler
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0890 (SB0650)
Title
Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations ("Know Before They Knock" Family Right to Notice Act)
Sponsor
Delegate Crutchfield
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0924
Title
Child Exploitation Material - Civil and Criminal Actions (Safe Kids Act)
Sponsor
Delegate Nkongolo
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1005
Title
Child Abuse and Neglect - Reporting (Survivor Reporting Reform Act)
Sponsor
Delegate Forbes
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1034
Title
Child Care Entities - Child Abuse and Neglect - Training and Reporting Requirements
Sponsor
Delegate Stinnett
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1044 (SB0640)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Postconviction Release - Crimes Resulting in Death of Young Victim
Sponsor
Delegate Valentine
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1046
Title
School and School-Sponsored Activities - Report of Suspected Abuse or Neglect - Parental Notification
Sponsor
Delegate Guyton
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1168 (SB0685)
Title
Local School Systems - Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct - Response Policy and After-Action Review
Sponsor
Delegate Bagnall
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1272
Title
Family Law - Kinship Care
Sponsor
Delegate Acevero
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1292
Title
Child Advocacy Centers - Continuity of Care Standards for Health Care Professionals and Reports of Violations
Sponsor
Delegate Bagnall
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1294
Title
Criminal Law - Child Sexual Abuse Material - Artificial Intelligence Software
Sponsor
Delegate Wilson
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1326 (SB0447)
Title
Child Abuse and Neglect - Disclosure of Reports and Records
Sponsor
Delegate Wilson
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1348
Title
Human Trafficking - Reports to Regional Navigators and Prosecutions - Authorization
Sponsor
Delegate Embry
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1350 (SB0484)
Title
Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect - Reporting
Sponsor
Delegate McComas
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HJ0004
Title
Social Services Administration - Accountability - Protecting Maryland's Most Vulnerable
Sponsor
Delegate Kipke
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0051
Title
Public Schools - Self-Contained Special Education Classrooms - Use of Video Recording Devices
Sponsor
Senator Folden
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0221 (HB0670)
Title
Criminal Law - Child Pornography - Prohibitions and Penalties
Sponsor
Senator James
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0222 (HB0137)
Title
Family Law - Child Custody Evaluators - Qualifications
Sponsor
Senator Carozza
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0402 (HB0396)
Title
Residential Child Care Programs - Education of Children and Training of Child and Youth Care Practitioners
Sponsor
Senator Brooks
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0447 (HB1326)
Title
Child Abuse and Neglect – Disclosure of Reports and Records
Sponsor
Senator Gile
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0484 (HB1350)
Title
Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect - Reporting
Sponsor
Senator McKay
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0604
Title
Adoption, Foster Care, and Public Services - Prohibition Against Discrimination
Sponsor
Senator Washington, M.
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0640 (HB1044)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Postconviction Release - Crimes Resulting in Death of Young Victim
Sponsor
Senator Corderman
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0650 (HB0890)
Title
Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations ("Know Before They Knock" Family Right to Notice Act)
Sponsor
Senator Henson
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0679
Title
Criminal Procedure - Motion to Reduce Duration of Sentence - Eligibility (Vincent Anthony Fisher III Act)
Sponsor
Senator Folden
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0685 (HB1168)
Title
Local School Systems - Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct - Response Policy and After-Action Review
Sponsor
Senator Gile
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0693
Title
Civil Actions - Child Sexual Abuse - Repeal of Limitations on Attorney's Fees
Sponsor
Senator Smith
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0711 (HB0834)
Title
Family Law - Child Neglect Definition - Alteration
Sponsor
Senator Corderman
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0907
Title
Public Health - Female Genital Mutilation
Sponsor
Senator Love
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0951
Title
State Board of Physicians – Anesthesiologist Assistants – Licensing
Sponsor
Senator Ellis
2 2
Bill/Chapter
(Cross/Chapter)
Title Sponsor Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort Current Status Org Committees & Hearings Opp Committees & Hearings
HB0048 Family Law - Children in Need of Assistance and Termination of Parental Rights (Right to Fight Act) Delegate Toles 2 2 In the House - Hearing 1/29 at 2:00 p.m.
Judiciary
1/29/2026 - 2:00 PM
HB0111 Family Law - Child Abuse - Definitions Delegate Griffith 2 2 In the House - Hearing canceled
Judiciary
HB0137 (SB0222) Family Law - Child Custody Evaluators - Qualifications Delegate Kaufman 2 2 In the House - Hearing 1/29 at 2:00 p.m.
Judiciary
1/29/2026 - 2:00 PM
HB0396 (SB0402) Residential Child Care Programs - Education of Children and Training of Child and Youth Care Practitioners Delegate Pasteur 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/11/2026 - 2:00 PM
HB0475 Department of Juvenile Services - Employees - Prohibited Convictions (Juvenile Offender Protection Act) Delegate Pippy 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/12/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0552 Independent Investigation of the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children Delegate Long, J. 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Government, Labor, and Elections
2/19/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0670 (SB0221) Criminal Law - Child Pornography - Prohibitions and Penalties Delegate Moreno 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/17/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0722 Child Sexual Abuse Claims - Doctrine of Charitable Immunity - Abrogation Delegate Embry 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/19/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0834 (SB0711) Family Law - Child Neglect Definition - Alteration Delegate Schindler 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/19/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0890 (SB0650) Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations ("Know Before They Knock" Family Right to Notice Act) Delegate Crutchfield 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/19/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB0924 Child Exploitation Material - Civil and Criminal Actions (Safe Kids Act) Delegate Nkongolo 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/04/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB1005 Child Abuse and Neglect - Reporting (Survivor Reporting Reform Act) Delegate Forbes 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/26/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB1034 Child Care Entities - Child Abuse and Neglect - Training and Reporting Requirements Delegate Stinnett 2 2 In the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Ways and Means
HB1044 (SB0640) Criminal Procedure - Postconviction Release - Crimes Resulting in Death of Young Victim Delegate Valentine 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/10/2026 - 1:00 PM
HB1046 School and School-Sponsored Activities - Report of Suspected Abuse or Neglect - Parental Notification Delegate Guyton 2 2 In the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Ways and Means
HB1168 (SB0685) Local School Systems - Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct - Response Policy and After-Action Review Delegate Bagnall 2 2 In the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Ways and Means
HB1272 Family Law - Kinship Care Delegate Acevero 2 2 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB1292 Child Advocacy Centers - Continuity of Care Standards for Health Care Professionals and Reports of Violations Delegate Bagnall 2 2 In the House - First Reading Appropriations
Appropriations
HB1294 Criminal Law - Child Sexual Abuse Material - Artificial Intelligence Software Delegate Wilson 2 2 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB1326 (SB0447) Child Abuse and Neglect - Disclosure of Reports and Records Delegate Wilson 2 2 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB1348 Human Trafficking - Reports to Regional Navigators and Prosecutions - Authorization Delegate Embry 2 2 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HB1350 (SB0484) Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect - Reporting Delegate McComas 2 2 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary
HJ0004 Social Services Administration - Accountability - Protecting Maryland's Most Vulnerable Delegate Kipke 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
SB0051 Public Schools - Self-Contained Special Education Classrooms - Use of Video Recording Devices Senator Folden 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/04 at 2:00 p.m.
Education, Energy, and the Environment
2/04/2026 - 2:00 PM
SB0221 (HB0670) Criminal Law - Child Pornography - Prohibitions and Penalties Senator James 2 2 In the Senate - Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Judicial Proceedings
1/22/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0222 (HB0137) Family Law - Child Custody Evaluators - Qualifications Senator Carozza 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 1/20 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
1/20/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0402 (HB0396) Residential Child Care Programs - Education of Children and Training of Child and Youth Care Practitioners Senator Brooks 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Energy, and the Environment
3/04/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0447 (HB1326) Child Abuse and Neglect – Disclosure of Reports and Records Senator Gile 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
2/10/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0484 (HB1350) Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect - Reporting Senator McKay 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
2/18/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0604 Adoption, Foster Care, and Public Services - Prohibition Against Discrimination Senator Washington, M. 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
2/18/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0640 (HB1044) Criminal Procedure - Postconviction Release - Crimes Resulting in Death of Young Victim Senator Corderman 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
2/17/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0650 (HB0890) Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations ("Know Before They Knock" Family Right to Notice Act) Senator Henson 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
2/26/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0679 Criminal Procedure - Motion to Reduce Duration of Sentence - Eligibility (Vincent Anthony Fisher III Act) Senator Folden 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
3/10/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0685 (HB1168) Local School Systems - Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct - Response Policy and After-Action Review Senator Gile 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Energy, and the Environment
3/04/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0693 Civil Actions - Child Sexual Abuse - Repeal of Limitations on Attorney's Fees Senator Smith 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
3/10/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0711 (HB0834) Family Law - Child Neglect Definition - Alteration Senator Corderman 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
2/26/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0907 Public Health - Female Genital Mutilation Senator Love 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
3/10/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0951 State Board of Physicians – Anesthesiologist Assistants – Licensing Senator Ellis 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
3/06/2026 - 1:00 PM
Denotes enacted legislation
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