Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1205: Family Law - Prospective Foster Care Parents and Out-of-Home Placements
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1205 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Family Law - Prospective Foster Care Parents and Out-of-Home Placements. Primary sponsor: William Valentine (Republican), Jim Hinebaugh (Republican), Terry Baker (Republican), William Wivell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2025): Withdrawn by Sponsor.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Valentine | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2A |
| Jim Hinebaugh | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1A |
| Terry Baker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1C |
| William Wivell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2A |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Withdrawn by Sponsor
- Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 2/20 at 11:00 a.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judiciary