Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 396: Residential Child Care Programs - Education of Children and Training of Child and Youth Care Practitioners

Enacted Last action May 26, 2026: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 640

Plain-language summary

HB 396 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Residential Child Care Programs - Education of Children and Training of Child and Youth Care Practitioners. Primary sponsor: Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Gabriel Acevero (Democratic), Jackie Addison (Democratic), Tiffany Alston (Democratic), Marlon Amprey (Democratic), Regina Boyce (Democratic), Frank Conaway (Democratic), Charlotte Crutchfield (Democratic), Eric Ebersole (Democratic), Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Cathi Forbes (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Marvin Holmes (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Jeff Long (Democratic), Martinez, Aletheia McCaskill (Democratic), Bernice Mireku-North (Democratic), Edith Patterson (Democratic), Scott Phillips (Democratic), Andrew Pruski (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Stuart Schmidt (Republican), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Dana Stein (Democratic), Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Karen Toles (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Nicole Williams (Democratic), C.T. Wilson (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic), Caylin Young (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 640.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic); Gabriel Acevero (Democratic); Jackie Addison (Democratic); Tiffany Alston (Democratic); and 29 more.