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HB 111 — Maryland

Family Law - Child Abuse - Definitions

Expanding the definitions of "abuse" and "sexual abuse" for purposes of provisions relating to the reporting and investigation of child abuse and neglect.

Latest action: Withdrawn by Sponsor · Feb 23, 2026

WithdrawnChild Abuse and NeglectChild CareChild CustodyFamily LawInvestigations and InquiriesKinshipParents and Guardians

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Judiciary (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. Pre-filed

    Oct 30, 2025 · House of Delegates

  2. First Reading Judiciary

    Jan 14, 2026 · House of Delegates

  3. Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.

    Jan 16, 2026 · House of Delegates

  4. Hearing canceled

    Jan 22, 2026 · House of Delegates

  5. Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.

    Jan 22, 2026 · House of Delegates

  6. Hearing canceled

    Jan 26, 2026 · House of Delegates

  7. Withdrawn by Sponsor

    Feb 23, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Mike Griffith

No recorded floor votes yet.

Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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