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HB 1008·MD·house

Fiduciary Institutions - Exploitation of Seniors and Vulnerable Adults - Protections and Required Referral (Vulnerable Adult Banking Protection Act)

Signed into LawFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Queen
Latest Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 510

May 12, 2026

Summary

The bill lets fiduciary institutions delay or deny disbursements from accounts of people 65 or older or who are deemed vulnerable if the institution suspects exploitation. It requires written notice to all authorized parties and to Adult Protective Services, law enforcement, or the state attorney, and obligates the institution to share relevant financial records. The law also gives banks limited immunity when they act in good faith under these rules.

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