Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 384: Child Support - Capacity of Minors to Initiate and Defend an Action
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 384 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Child Support - Capacity of Minors to Initiate and Defend an Action. Primary sponsor: Deni Taveras (Democratic), Diana Fennell (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Anne Kaiser (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Gabriel Moreno (Democratic), Darrell Odom (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Taveras | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47B |
| Diana Fennell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47A |
| Terri Hill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Anne Kaiser | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Mary Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Gabriel Moreno | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Darrell Odom | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27A |
| Malcolm Ruff | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Sean Stinnett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Greg Wims | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
“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 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judiciary