STATE BILLMD HB 282PASSED

Adult Protective Services – Modifications

Altering provisions relating to the reporting and investigation of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults; and requiring the local department of aging to complete an investigation and make an indicated, not indicated, or undetermined finding within 60 days.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: May 26, 2026; 170 days ago
Current chamber: House of Delegates
Session: 2026 Regular Session

MD HB 282 · PassedMay 26

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Bill details

Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 652 · May 26, 2026

Sponsor

JJudiciaryRepresentativePrimary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

May 26, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 652House

Apr 13, 2026Returned PassedHouse

Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (45-0)Senate

Apr 9, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedSenate

Apr 9, 2026Favorable Report by Judicial ProceedingsSenate

Mar 19, 2026Referred Judicial ProceedingsSenate

Mar 18, 2026Third Reading Passed (132-0)House

Mar 18, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedHouse

Show 6 earlier actions

Mar 18, 2026Favorable Report by JudiciaryHouse

Jan 22, 2026Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.House

Jan 22, 2026Hearing canceledHouse

Jan 16, 2026Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.House

Jan 14, 2026First Reading JudiciaryHouse

Sep 18, 2025Pre-filedHouse

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 18, 2026 · House · 132 yea · 0 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · Senate · 45 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

Family Law
Elderly
Abuse
Caregivers
Electronic Communication
Electronic Government
Evidence
Human Services, Department of
Investigations and Inquiries
kinship
Mental and Behavioral Health
Sexual Offenses
Time
Vulnerable Adults

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