Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 296: Juveniles - Detention and Confinement - Limitations on Juvenile Contact With Incarcerated Adults
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 296 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Juveniles - Detention and Confinement - Limitations on Juvenile Contact With Incarcerated Adults. Primary sponsor: Sara Love (Democratic), Shaneka Henson (Democratic), Shelly Hettleman (Democratic), Anthony Muse (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Hearing 2/04 at 11:00 a.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Love | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Shaneka Henson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Shelly Hettleman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Anthony Muse | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
“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 2/04 at 11:00 a.m.
- First Reading Judicial Proceedings