HB 282 — Maryland
Adult Protective Services – Modifications
Altering provisions relating to the reporting and investigation of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults; and requiring the local department of aging to complete an investigation and make an indicated, not indicated, or undetermined finding within 60 days.
Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 652 · May 26, 2026
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Committees: Judiciary (House of Delegates); Judicial Proceedings (Senate)
Updated Jun 4, 2026
Timeline
Pre-filed
Sep 18, 2025 · House of Delegates
First Reading Judiciary
Jan 14, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.
Jan 16, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing canceled
Jan 22, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Jan 22, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable Report by Judiciary
Mar 18, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Mar 18, 2026 · House of Delegates
Third Reading Passed
Mar 18, 2026 · House of Delegates
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Apr 9, 2026 · Senate
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Apr 9, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed
Apr 13, 2026 · Senate
Returned Passed
Apr 13, 2026 · House of Delegates
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 652
May 26, 2026 · executive
Sponsored by Chair, Judiciary Committee
House of Delegates vote — 132–0
On Third Reading · Mar 5, 2026 · result: pass
132 yea · 0 nay · 9 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
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