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Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 650: Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations ("Know Before They Knock" Family Right to Notice Act)

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 650 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations ("Know Before They Knock" Family Right to Notice Act). Primary sponsor: Shaneka Henson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Shaneka HensonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate30

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
  2. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source