Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1290: Child in Need of Assistance - Proceedings - Child's Right to be Present
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 19 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamila Woods | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tiffany Alston | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Charlotte Crutchfield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Andrea Harrison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Julian Ivey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47A |
| Jeff Long | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27B |
| Susan McComas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34B |
| Edith Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Kent Roberson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Denise Roberts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Sheila Ruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Gary Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12B |
| Sean Stinnett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Kym Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Veronica Turner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Scott Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Gabriel Moreno | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Lauren Arikan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7B |
| Frank Conaway | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Nicole Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
“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