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SB 604

Maryland Senate bill in Session 2026.

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

Adoption, Foster Care, and Public Services - Prohibition Against Discrimination.

Bill ID MD-2026-SB-604
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Judicial Proceedings
Senate introduced 2026-06-20
Family / Children
Summary

Prohibiting a child placement agency from denying a prospective parent's application to adopt a child based on certain characteristics with certain exceptions; prohibiting the Social Services Administration of the Department of Human Services and certain agencies, institutions, and facilities from discriminating against a foster parent, a prospective foster parent, or a child in foster care based on certain characteristics; etc.

Sponsor
Senator Washington, M.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-05 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-05 Status introduced
2026-06-20 Latest Action In the Senate - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
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