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HB 1258·MD·house

Child Placement Services - Advertising by Unlicensed Person - Prohibition

FailedFiled Feb 12, 2026
Sponsor: Smith
Latest Action

Hearing (Senate)

Apr 3, 2026

Summary

The bill bars anyone who is not a state‑licensed child placement agency or a local human services department from promoting adoption services. It gives the Social Services Administration power to investigate violations, issue cease‑and‑desist orders, and refer cases to the Attorney General, who can seek civil penalties of $10,000 per breach. The measure aims to protect consumers and ensure adoption placements are handled by authorized agencies.

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