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HB 1005·MD·house

Child Abuse and Neglect - Reporting (Survivor Reporting Reform Act)

Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Forbes
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In the Senate - Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.

Apr 2, 2026

Summary

The bill directs the Department of Human Services to design and release a written‑report form for suspected child abuse cases where the victim is now an adult. The form must be ready by May 1 2028 after consulting survivors, health professionals, law‑enforcement and the State’s Attorney, and must include specific details about the survivor and the alleged abuse. It aims to improve reporting consistency and give adult survivors clearer options for investigation.

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