SB 548

Maryland Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: June 20, 2026.

Family Law - Child Support - Determination of Custody and Agreements Between Parents.

Bill ID MD-2026-SB-548

Session 2026

Status introduced

Committee Judicial Proceedings

Senate introduced 2026-06-20

Summary

Requiring that a court determine custody before awarding child support under certain circumstances; and establishing a conclusive presumption that the application of the child support guidelines would be unjust or inappropriate if the parents mutually assert that the agreement is in the best interest of the child.

Sponsor

Senator Charles

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-02-04	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-02-04	Status	introduced
2026-06-20	Latest Action	In the Senate - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

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