MarylandSB 09962026 Regular SessionSenate

Family Law and Human Services - Guardianship Assistance Program and State Foster Youth Ombudsman - Establishment (Kanaiyah's Law)

Sponsored By: Craig J. Zucker (Democratic)

In Committee

Family LawChildrenState Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsAdministrative AgenciesAge -see also- Age of Maj; Children; Elderly; Inf&Tod.; etcAttorneysAttorney GeneralBudget and Management, Department ofBudgets -see also- Capital BudgetsChild Abuse and NeglectChild Custody -see also- VisitationChildren (4-12)Circuit CourtsCommercial PropertyComplaintsCounties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.Criminal Background InvestigationsDisabilitiesDisclosureDiscriminationEducation -see also- ContEd; DrvEd; HigherEd; etc.Electronic GovernmentFamily Law -see also- Adoption; Alimony; Annulment; etc.Foster CareGroup Homes -see also- Foster Care; JuvFacil; SubsAbTrtHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.HearingsHotels and MotelsHousing -see also- Apartments; Condos; Mobile & Manuf HomesHuman Services, Department ofInspections -see also- Motor Vehicle InspectionInvestigations and Inquiries -see also- Crim Bckgrnd InvestJudgesJudicial Review -see also- AppealsJuvenile Justice and DelinquencyLaw Enforcement -see also- SRO; Sheriffs; State PoliceLegislation -see also- Correct Leg; Cur Leg; Emerg BillsLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsMinors -see also- Age of Majority; YouthNoticesOathsOmbudsmenParents and GuardiansPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyPetitionsPrivacyPublic Benefits -see also- Housing; MedAsst; SupplNutrAsstPPublic InformationRecords -see also- Land Records; Vital RecordsRecruitment and HiringRegistration -see also- Motor Vehicle RegistrationReportsRules and RegulationsSafety -see also- Occupational SafetySalaries and Compensation -see also- Overtime; Reimb. RatesSocial Services -see also- Public BenefitsSocial WorkersStandards and Best PracticesState EmployeesState Police, Department ofSubpoenasTelephonesTestimony -see also- WitnessesTrialsVictims -see also- Criminal Injuries CompensationViolence -see also- Domestic Violence; Hate CrimesWitnessesWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.Youth (10-21) -see also- Minors

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Craig J. Zucker

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Senate vote 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 33 • No: 0 • Other: 14

Actions Timeline

  1. Referred Rules and Executive Nominations

    4/10/2026House
  2. Third Reading Passed (33-0)

    4/9/2026Senate
  3. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/9/2026Senate
  4. Favorable with Amendments {993621/1 Adopted

    4/9/2026Senate
  5. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

    4/9/2026Senate
  6. Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings

    4/7/2026Senate
  7. First Reading Senate Rules

    3/5/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Third Reading

    4/9/2026

  • First Reading

    3/5/2026

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