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HB 980

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

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

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

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-980
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee Judiciary; Judicial Proceedings
House of Delegates enacted 2026-05-15
Criminal Justice Family / Children
Summary

Requiring the Secretary of Human Services to establish and maintain a Guardianship Assistance Program to promote the placement and maintenance of children in permanent guardianship homes by providing guardianship assistance to guardians of minor children; establishing the State Foster Youth Ombudsman in the Department of Human Services; requiring the Ombudsman to provide legal expertise in child welfare, custody and guardianship matters, and appeal and due process; etc.

Sponsor
Delegate Griffith
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-06 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-15 Status enacted
2026-05-15 Latest Action Approved by the Governor - Chapter 158
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