Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 402: Residential Child Care Programs - Education of Children and Training of Child and Youth Care Practitioners
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 402 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Residential Child Care Programs - Education of Children and Training of Child and Youth Care Practitioners. Primary sponsor: Ben Brooks (Democratic), Joanne Benson (Democratic), Kevin Harris (Democratic), Johnny Salling (Republican), Mary Washington (Democratic), Chris West (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 641.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Brooks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Joanne Benson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Kevin Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Johnny Salling | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Mary Washington | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| 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
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 641
- Passed Enrolled
- Third Reading Passed
- Senate Concurs House Amendments
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
- Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Ways and Means
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
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