STATE BILLMD HB 768ENGROSSED

Department of Human Services - Benefits for Children in Custody - Alterations

State of Maryland

Altering certain provisions relating to the responsibilities of the Department of Human Services as representative payee and fiduciary for certain children committed to the custody of the Department; requiring the Department to use certain benefits in a manner that is in the best interest of the child including using the benefits for services for certain special needs; and requiring The Secretary to establish and maintain a foster youth savings program to conserve additional resources to assist youth in transitioning to independence.

Status
Engrossed
Passed its first chamber
Status date
Mar 18, 2026
239 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD HB 768 · EngrossedMar 18

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Bill details

Last action
Second Reading Passed · Apr 13, 2026

Sponsors

KSKaren SimpsonRepresentative · Democrat · HD-003Primary sponsor
ESEmily ShettyRepresentative · Democrat · HD-018

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 13, 2026Second Reading PassedSenate
Apr 13, 2026Favorable AdoptedSenate
Apr 13, 2026Favorable Report by Judicial ProceedingsSenate
Mar 25, 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, 2026Favorable with Amendments {413829/1 AdoptedHouse
Show 3 earlier actions
Mar 16, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by AppropriationsHouse
Feb 17, 2026Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.House
Feb 4, 2026First Reading AppropriationsHouse

Recorded vote

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

Subjects

  • Family Law
  • Age
  • Appeals
  • Applicants and Applications
  • Attorneys
  • Disabilities
  • Education
  • Fiduciaries
  • Housing
  • Human Services, Department of
  • Medical Equipment and Devices
  • Minors
  • Social Security
  • Social Services
  • Sports and Recreation
  • Transportation
  • Tuition
  • Veterans
  • Beneficiaries
  • Notices
  • Records
  • Revenue and Taxes
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Sunset

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