Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1272: Family Law - Kinship Care
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1272 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Family Law - Kinship Care. Primary sponsor: Gabriel Acevero (Democratic), Diana Fennell (Democratic), Michele Guyton (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Dana Jones (Democratic), Martinez, Gabriel Moreno (Democratic), Stephanie Smith (Democratic), Karen Toles (Democratic), Jamila Woods (Democratic), Caylin Young (Democratic), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Kym Taylor (Democratic), Frank Conaway (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Acevero | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Diana Fennell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47A |
| Michele Guyton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42B |
| Terri Hill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Dana Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| Martinez | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Gabriel Moreno | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Stephanie Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Karen Toles | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Jamila Woods | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Caylin Young | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Gary Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12B |
| Kym Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Frank Conaway | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Judicial Proceedings
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
- Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judiciary