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MarylandHB 02812026 Regular SessionHouse

Family Law - Child Care Providers - Criminal Background Investigations

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

Public SafetyFamily LawChild CareCriminal Background InvestigationsEmergency BillsEmergencies -see also- PandemicsFingerprintingFoster CareHuman Services, Department ofKinship -see also- Parents and GuardiansLaw Enforcement -see also- SRO; Sheriffs; State PoliceLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsRecords -see also- Land Records; Vital RecordsTimeWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

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Emergency caregivers face fast background checks

When a child needs an emergency placement, law enforcement may run a fast national name-only check on adults in the home. Within 15 calendar days, the local department must send fingerprints so a full national check can be done. If any required adult refuses to give fingerprints, the child is removed right away. Non-relative caregivers like neighbors, friends, or coworkers must complete these checks and pay the State and FBI fees. If you contest a denial based on the name check, you must give fingerprints and allow them to go to the FBI.

Fingerprint checks for child care staff

Child care and youth-serving facilities must run State and FBI fingerprint checks for every employee and volunteer. They must send legible fingerprints in an approved format and pay the State and FBI fees. The Department updates initial checks and issues new records for covered people. The State gives the person their State record and sends national results to the licensing or approval agency.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 300 • No: 0

House vote • 4/11/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 130 • No: 0 • Other: 5

Senate vote • 4/10/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 3

House vote • 3/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 129 • No: 0 • Other: 8

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 266

    4/28/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/11/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (130-0)

    4/11/2026House

  4. House Concurs Senate Amendments

    4/11/2026House

  5. Third Reading Passed (41-0)

    4/10/2026Senate

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/10/2026Senate

  7. Favorable with Amendments {293921/1 Adopted

    4/10/2026Senate

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

    4/10/2026Senate

  9. Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/24/2026Senate

  10. Referred Judicial Proceedings

    3/20/2026Senate

  11. Third Reading Passed (129-0)

    3/19/2026House

  12. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/19/2026House

  13. Favorable Report by Judiciary

    3/19/2026House

  14. Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/22/2026House

  15. Hearing canceled

    1/22/2026House

  16. Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.

    1/16/2026House

  17. First Reading Judiciary

    1/14/2026House

  18. Pre-filed

    9/16/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/11/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/19/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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