MarylandHB 12722026 Regular SessionHouse

Family Law - Kinship Care

Sponsored By: Gabriel Acevero (Democratic)

In Committee

Family LawCaregiversChild Abuse and NeglectChildren (4-12)Kinship -see also- Parents and GuardiansParents and GuardiansRules and RegulationsSafety -see also- Occupational SafetySocial Services -see also- Public Benefits

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Gabriel Acevero
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Frank M. Conaway
Democratic • House
Dana Jones
Democratic • House
Diana M. Fennell
Democratic • House
Michele Guyton
Democratic • House
Terri L. Hill
Democratic • House
Ashanti Martinez
House
Gabriel M. Moreno
Democratic • House
Gary Simmons
Democratic • House
William C. Smith
Democratic • Senate
Kym Taylor
Democratic • House
Karen Toles
Democratic • House
Jamila J. Woods
Democratic • House
Caylin Young
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 132 • No: 0

House vote • 3/20/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 132 • No: 0 • Other: 5

Actions Timeline

Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
3/24/2026Senate
Referred Judicial Proceedings
3/23/2026Senate
Third Reading Passed (132-0)
3/20/2026House
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/19/2026House
Favorable with Amendments {223129/1 Adopted
3/19/2026House
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
3/19/2026House
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
2/13/2026House
First Reading Judiciary
2/12/2026House

Bill Text

Third Reading
3/19/2026
PDF
First Reading
2/12/2026
PDF

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