Maryland - Session 2026
Title: 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; 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; requiring the Department to develop a system to document proof of notice; etc.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-06 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-06 | Status | introduced |
| 2026-03-28 | Latest Action | In the Senate - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |