Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 222: Family Law - Child Custody Evaluators - Qualifications
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 222 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on September 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Family Law - Child Custody Evaluators - Qualifications. Primary sponsor: Mary Beth Carozza (Republican), Bill Folden (Republican), Will Smith (Democratic), Jeff Waldstreicher (Democratic), Chris West (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2026): Referred Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Beth Carozza | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Bill Folden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Will Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Jeff Waldstreicher | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Chris West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred Judiciary
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
- First Reading Judicial Proceedings
- Hearing 1/20 at 1:00 p.m.
- Pre-filed