MarylandHB 07762026 Regular SessionHouse

Juvenile Law - Child in Need of Supervision - Mandatory Petition (NyKayla Strawder Memorial Act)

Sponsored By: Malcolm P. Ruff (Democratic)

Passed

Juvenile LawChildren (4-12)ComplaintsCrimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.Death -see also- Homicide; Murder; Wrongful DeathJuvenile Justice and DelinquencyJuvenile Services, Department ofLaw Enforcement -see also- SRO; Sheriffs; State PolicePetitionsVictims -see also- Criminal Injuries Compensation

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Malcolm P. Ruff

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Gabriel Acevero

    Democratic • House

  • Marlon Amprey

    Democratic • House

  • Derrick Coley

    Democratic • House

  • Terri L. Hill

    Democratic • House

  • Bernice Mireku-North

    Democratic • House

  • N. Scott Phillips

    Democratic • House

  • William C. Smith

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kym Taylor

    Democratic • House

  • Karen Toles

    Democratic • House

  • Melissa Wells

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer White Holland

    Democratic • House

  • Jheanelle K. Wilkins

    Democratic • House

  • Nicole A. Williams

    Democratic • House

  • Caylin Young

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 177 • No: 0

Senate vote 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 46 • No: 0

House vote 3/18/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 131 • No: 0 • Other: 6

Actions Timeline

  1. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026House
  2. Third Reading Passed (46-0)

    4/13/2026Senate
  3. Second Reading Passed

    4/10/2026Senate
  4. Favorable Adopted

    4/10/2026Senate
  5. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

    4/10/2026Senate
  6. Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/20/2026Senate
  7. Referred Judicial Proceedings

    3/19/2026Senate
  8. Third Reading Passed (131-0)

    3/18/2026House
  9. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/17/2026House
  10. Favorable Report by Judiciary

    3/16/2026House
  11. Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/5/2026House
  12. First Reading Judiciary

    2/4/2026House

Bill Text

  • Third Reading

    3/17/2026

  • First Reading

    2/4/2026

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