DISSINTER

HJ 4 — Maryland

Social Services Administration - Accountability - Protecting Maryland's Most Vulnerable

Affirming Maryland's commitment to the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of children in guardianship homes and any child under the care of the Social Services Administration in the Department of Human Services; and imploring the Social Services Administration to strictly comply with State law and regulations to protect children in guardianship homes from abuse and neglect, ensure facilities are properly certified, and implement certain audit recommendations to ensure the health and safety of children in guardianship homes.

Latest action: Hearing 3/09 at 2:30 p.m. · Mar 4, 2026

In committeeAgeAuditors and AuditsCertificationsChild Abuse and NeglectChildrenChildren (4-12)EthicsFoster CareHealthHousingHuman Services, Department ofLegislative Services, Department ofMental and Behavioral HealthRules and RegulationsSafetySocial ServicesSocial Services - GenerallyStandards and Best Practices

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Rules and Executive Nominations (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

    Jan 23, 2026 · House of Delegates

  2. Hearing 3/09 at 2:30 p.m.

    Mar 4, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Nic Kipke, Mike Griffith

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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