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HB 1258

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: passed_lower. Latest action: May 15, 2026.

Child Placement Services - Advertising by Unlicensed Person - Prohibition.

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-1258
Session 2026
Status passed_lower
Committee Judiciary; Judicial Proceedings
House of Delegates passed_lower 2026-05-15
Summary

Prohibiting a person from advertising adoption services in the State, unless the person is a local department or child placement agency licensed by the Social Services Administration; authorizing the Administration to notify the Attorney General of a violation of the Act; and making a violation of the Act an unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act.

Sponsor
Delegate Smith
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-12 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-10 Status passed_lower
2026-05-15 Latest Action In the Senate - Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m.
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