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MarylandHB 02752025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Family Law - Child Support - Multifamily Adjustment

Sponsored By: Charlotte Crutchfield (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Family LawCourts -see also- AppCt; Circuit; District; Orphans'; etc.Dependents -see also- Minors; Vulnerable AdultsParents and GuardiansSalaries and Compensation -see also- Overtime; Reimb. RatesSupport of Dependents -see also- Alimony

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Support calculations account for additional children

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland courts deduct an allowance from a parent’s income for each qualifying additional child. The parent must legally owe that child support, and the child must stay there more than 92 nights yearly. The child cannot be covered by the support order being calculated. Each allowance equals 75% of the basic child support amount calculated using only that parent’s actual income. Courts must deny the allowance when evidence and the best interests of the child receiving support make it unfair or inappropriate. The deduction can lower a parent’s support payment, leaving the child covered by the order with less support.

Courts weigh parents’ finances in support decisions

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland courts may weigh financial agreements, court orders, and other finances affecting a child’s best interests. These factors help courts decide whether the usual child support amount is unfair or inappropriate. Courts may also consider whether paying support leaves a parent’s monthly actual income below 110% of the 2019 federal poverty level for one person. These factors do not automatically change support; a court’s decision can raise or lower the amount. Courts departing from the guidelines must record the usual amount, the difference, why it serves the child’s best interests, and the value of items given instead of support.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Charlotte Crutchfield

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 176 • No: 3

Senate vote • 4/4/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 39 • No: 3 • Other: 2

House vote • 3/11/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 137 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 532

    5/13/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    4/5/2025House

  3. Third Reading Passed (39-3)

    4/4/2025Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/4/2025Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/4/2025Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

    4/4/2025Senate

  7. Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/19/2025Senate

  8. Referred Judicial Proceedings

    3/12/2025Senate

  9. Third Reading Passed (137-0)

    3/11/2025House

  10. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/11/2025House

  11. Favorable Report by Judiciary

    3/10/2025House

  12. Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/17/2025House

  13. Hearing canceled

    2/17/2025House

  14. Hearing 2/20 at 11:00 a.m.

    2/17/2025House

  15. Hearing canceled

    2/17/2025House

  16. Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/6/2025House

  17. Hearing canceled

    1/21/2025House

  18. Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/10/2025House

  19. First Reading Judiciary

    1/8/2025House

  20. Pre-filed

    10/29/2024House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/13/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/11/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/8/2025

    PDF

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