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SB 650 — Maryland

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

Requiring a certain on-site interview following a report of suspected child abuse to be with the child's parent or guardian rather than the child's caretaker; requiring a local department of social services or a law enforcement agency to provide a certain notice to a parent or legal guardian of a child at a certain time during an investigation of suspected child abuse or neglect; requiring the Department to develop a system to document proof of notice; etc.

Latest action: Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 12, 2026

In committeeAttorneysChemical TestsChild Abuse and NeglectEvidenceFamily LawInvestigations and InquiriesLaw EnforcementMental and Behavioral HealthNoticesParents and GuardiansPetitionsRecordsReportsSocial Services

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: Judicial Proceedings (Senate)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    Feb 6, 2026 · Senate

  2. Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

    Feb 12, 2026 · Senate

Sponsored by Shaneka Henson

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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