Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1181: Family Law - Children in Out-of-Home Placement - Voluntary Placement Agreements
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1181 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Family Law - Children in Out-of-Home Placement - Voluntary Placement Agreements. Primary sponsor: Heather Bagnall Tudball (Democratic), Tiffany Alston (Democratic), Bonnie Cullison (Democratic), Pam Guzzone (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Tom Hutchinson (Republican), Steve Johnson (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Nic Kipke (Republican), Lesley Lopez (Democratic), Martinez, Matt Morgan (Republican), Teresa Reilly (Republican), Sandy Rosenberg (Democratic), Kim Ross (Democratic), Kathy Szeliga (Republican), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Teresa Woorman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 159.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Bagnall Tudball | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33C |
| Tiffany Alston | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Bonnie Cullison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Pam Guzzone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Terri Hill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Tom Hutchinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37B |
| Steve Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34A |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Nic Kipke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Lesley Lopez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Martinez | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Matt Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29A |
| Teresa Reilly | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35A |
| Sandy Rosenberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Kim Ross | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Kathy Szeliga | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7A |
| Deni Taveras | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47B |
| Jennifer White Holland | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Teresa Woorman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 159
- Passed Enrolled
- Third Reading Passed
- House Concurs Senate Amendments
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Floor Amendment {
- Favorable Adopted
- Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
- Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Judicial Proceedings
- Third Reading Passed
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