STATE BILLMD HB 1005ENGROSSED

Child Abuse and Neglect - Reporting (Survivor Reporting Reform Act)

State of Maryland

Requiring the Department of Human Services, by May 1, 2028, to develop a certain form for the submission of a written report concerning suspected child abuse or neglect for cases in which the victim is currently at least 18 years old; requiring the Department to consult with certain individuals, entities, and the State's Attorney in the process of developing the form; requiring the form to include certain information including, if known, information on whether the accused individual currently has access to children; etc.

Status
Engrossed
Passed its first chamber
Status date
Mar 18, 2026
239 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD HB 1005 · EngrossedMar 18

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Bill details

Last action
Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m. · Mar 24, 2026
Pending committee
Judicial Proceedings

Sponsors

CFCatherine ForbesRepresentative · Democrat · HD-043Primary sponsor
JCJon CardinRepresentative · Democrat · HD-011
SPScott PhillipsRepresentative · Democrat · HD-010
SSSean StinnettRepresentative · Democrat · HD-041
GSGary SimmonsRepresentative · Democrat · HD-012
SMSusan McComasRepresentative · Republican · HD-034
GMGabriel MorenoRepresentative · Democrat · HD-013
KTKym TaylorRepresentative · Democrat · HD-023
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KSKaren SimpsonRepresentative · Democrat · HD-003
FCFrank ConawayRepresentative · Democrat · HD-040
JWJamila WoodsRepresentative · Democrat · HD-026
NWNicole WilliamsRepresentative · Democrat · HD-022

Bill history

Newest first.

Mar 24, 2026Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Mar 19, 2026Referred Judicial ProceedingsSenate
Mar 18, 2026Third Reading Passed (133-0)House
Mar 17, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse
Mar 17, 2026Floor Amendment {223227/1 (Chair, Judiciary Committee) AdoptedHouse
Mar 17, 2026Motion Reconsider Second Reading (Delegate Bartlett) AdoptedHouse
Mar 17, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse
Mar 17, 2026Favorable with Amendments {403424/1 AdoptedHouse
Show 3 earlier actions
Mar 16, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by JudiciaryHouse
Feb 9, 2026Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.House
Feb 6, 2026First Reading JudiciaryHouse

Recorded vote

Third Reading PassedMar 18, 2026 · House · 133 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Family Law
  • Age of Majority
  • Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Evidence
  • Forms
  • Health Occupations
  • Human Services, Department of
  • Identification
  • Law Enforcement
  • Parents and Guardians
  • Reports
  • Social Services
  • State's Attorneys
  • Victims

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