Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.
Status: introduced. Latest action: April 24, 2026.
Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations ("Know Before They Knock" Family Right to Notice Act).
Requiring a certain on-site interview following a report of suspected child abuse to be with the child's parent or guardian rather than the child's caretaker; and requiring a local department of social services or a law enforcement agency to provide a certain notice to a parent or legal guardian of a child at a certain time during an investigation of suspected child abuse or neglect.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-04 | Status | introduced |
| 2026-04-24 | Latest Action | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |