# Maryland HB 1326: Child Abuse and Neglect - Disclosure of Reports and Records

Maryland HB 1326, Child Abuse and Neglect - Disclosure of Reports and Records, is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by C. T. Wilson (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-05-26 (Approved by the Governor - Chapter 790); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB1326-2026RS
- As of: 2026-10-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Bill: Maryland HB 1326
- State: Maryland
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Child Abuse and Neglect - Disclosure of Reports and Records
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-12
- Last action: 2026-05-26, Approved by the Governor - Chapter 790
- Sponsor: C. T. Wilson (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 11
- Subjects: Family Law, Children, Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Care, Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc., Disclosure, Health Care Facilities -see also- Clinics; Hospices; etc, Hospitals -see also- Clinics; State Hospitals, Human Services, Department of, Investigations and Inquiries -see also- Crim Bckgrnd Invest, Juvenile Facilities, Ombudsmen, Parents and Guardians, Privacy, Records -see also- Land Records; Vital Records, Reports, Sports and Recreation, Volunteers, Work, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.
- Touches household money: yes
- Roll calls: 3 (304 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 3

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Hospitals get limited parent info: benefit, low. Beginning October 1, 2026, when a hospital or birthing center practitioner suspects danger after discharge and asks DHS, DHS only shares two facts. DHS may say if either parent has a prior indicated abuse or neglect finding. DHS may say if there is an open abuse or neglect investigation against eit…
- Criminal penalty for illegal sharing: cost, low. Beginning October 1, 2026, illegally sharing child abuse or neglect records is a misdemeanor. A conviction can bring up to 90 days in jail. A conviction can also bring a fine up to $500, or both.
- Child programs get abuse findings: mixed, low. Beginning October 1, 2026, DHS may share child abuse or neglect records after a finalized indicated finding. This helps decide if someone is fit to work or volunteer with kids. It applies to state or local government child care centers in state buildings, youth sports programs for minors, and group…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: C. T. Wilson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jon S. Cardin (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Frank M. Conaway (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mangione
- Cosponsor: Susan K. McComas (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Gabriel M. Moreno (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: LaToya Nkongolo (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: N. Scott Phillips (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Gary Simmons (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Karen Simpson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Nicole A. Williams (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jamila J. Woods (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-04-11 | House | Third Reading Passed | pass | 130 | 0 | 5 |
| 2026-04-10 | Senate | Third Reading Passed | pass | 42 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026-03-20 | House | Third Reading Passed | pass | 132 | 0 | 4 |

## Actions (25)

- 2026-05-26: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 790
- 2026-04-11: Passed Enrolled (House)
- 2026-04-11: Third Reading Passed (130-0) (House)
- 2026-04-11: House Concurs Senate Amendments (House)
- 2026-04-10: Third Reading Passed (42-0) (Senate)
- 2026-04-10: Motion Rules Suspend Two Readings Same Day Const/Rule 24 (Senator Hershey) Adopted (Senate)
- 2026-04-10: Second Reading Passed with Amendments (Senate)
- 2026-04-10: Floor Amendment {713629/1 (Senator James) Adopted (Senate)
- 2026-04-10: Favorable Adopted (Senate)
- 2026-04-10: Motion Special Order until Next Session (Senator James) Adopted (Senate)
- 2026-04-10: Favorable (Senate)
- 2026-04-08: Motion Special Order until 4/10 (Senator Hayes) Adopted (Senate)
- 2026-04-08: Favorable (Senate)
- 2026-04-08: Motion Special Order until Next Session (Senator Hayes) Adopted (Senate)
- 2026-04-08: Favorable (Senate)
- 2026-04-07: Motion Special Order until 4/8 (Senator Hayes) Adopted (Senate)
- 2026-04-07: Favorable (Senate)
- 2026-04-06: Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings (Senate)
- 2026-03-23: Referred Judicial Proceedings (Senate)
- 2026-03-20: Third Reading Passed (132-0) (House)
- 2026-03-19: Second Reading Passed with Amendments (House)
- 2026-03-19: Favorable with Amendments {463129/1 Adopted (House)
- 2026-03-19: Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary (House)
- 2026-02-13: Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. (House)
- 2026-02-12: First Reading Judiciary (House)

## Bill text

- Enacted, 2026-05-26: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_790_hb1326e.pdf)
- Enrolled, 2026-04-11: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1326e.pdf)
- Third Reading, 2026-03-19: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1326t.pdf)
- First Reading, 2026-02-12: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1326f.pdf)

## Related bills

- SB 0496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Authorization (became law)
- SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment (became law)
- SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)
- SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-1 Specialists Act) (became law)
- SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits (became law)
- HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)

## Sources
- [Enacted (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_790_hb1326e.pdf)
- [Enrolled (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1326e.pdf)
- [Third Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1326t.pdf)
- [First Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1326f.pdf)

## Related
- [SB 0496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - A…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0496-2026RS)
- [SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishm…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0366-2026RS)
- [SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0244-2026RS)
- [SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0148-2026RS)
- [SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0016-2026RS)
- [HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0529-2026RS)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB1326-2026RS (as of 2026-10-11).