MarylandSB 02222026 Regular SessionSenate

Family Law - Child Custody Evaluators - Qualifications

Sponsored By: Mary Beth Carozza (Republican)

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Family LawChild Abuse and NeglectChild Custody -see also- VisitationContinuing EducationCounselors and TherapistsCourts -see also- AppCt; Circuit; District; Orphans'; etc.Divorce -see also- Annulment; Family LawDomestic Violence -see also- Child Abuse & NeglectEvaluations and ReviewsJob Training -see also- Continuing Ed; Vocational RehabLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsMental and Behavioral Health -see also- Aut; Cogn; Dev; etc.NoticesPhysicians -see also- MedExmnrs; Pediatr; Psychiatrists etc.Prices -see also- Consumer Price IndexPsychologistsSocial WorkersWaivers

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Mary Beth Carozza
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

William G. Folden
Republican • Senate
William C. Smith
Democratic • Senate
Jeff Waldstreicher
Democratic • Senate
Chris West
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 43 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/5/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Referred Judiciary
3/6/2026House
Third Reading Passed (43-0)
3/5/2026Senate
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/3/2026Senate
Favorable with Amendments {773720/1 Adopted
3/3/2026Senate
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
3/2/2026Senate
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
1/14/2026Senate
Hearing 1/20 at 1:00 p.m.
1/13/2026Senate
Pre-filed
9/8/2025Senate

Bill Text

Third Reading
3/3/2026
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First Reading
1/14/2026
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