Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1290: Child in Need of Assistance - Proceedings - Child's Right to be Present

Passed one chamber Last action March 24, 2026: Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.

Plain-language summary

HB 1290 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Child in Need of Assistance - Proceedings - Child's Right to be Present. Primary sponsor: Jamila Woods (Democratic), Tiffany Alston (Democratic), Charlotte Crutchfield (Democratic), Andrea Harrison (Democratic), Julian Ivey (Democratic), Jeff Long (Democratic), Susan McComas (Republican), Edith Patterson (Democratic), Kent Roberson (Democratic), Denise Roberts (Democratic), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Kym Taylor (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Veronica Turner (Democratic), Scott Phillips (Democratic), Gabriel Moreno (Democratic), Lauren Arikan (Republican), Frank Conaway (Democratic), Nicole Williams (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jamila Woods (Democratic); Tiffany Alston (Democratic); Charlotte Crutchfield (Democratic); Andrea Harrison (Democratic); and 17 more.