Child Abuse and Neglect - Disclosure of Reports and Records

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill lets the Department of Human Services share child abuse or neglect reports with administrators of licensed child‑care centers, youth‑sports coaches or managers, and any organization that provides adult supervision of children. It also requires that a report about abuse be disclosed only after a finalized finding. The change aims to give those responsible for children more information to protect them.

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Hearings

• Judiciary — Bill Hearing
  Judiciary · Feb 26, 2026

History

1. May 26, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 790
2. Apr 11, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 11, 2026Passed Enrolled
4. Apr 11, 2026House Concurs Senate Amendments
5. Apr 10, 2026Third Reading Passed
6. Apr 10, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
7. Apr 10, 2026Motion Special Order until Next Session (Senator James) Adopted
8. Apr 10, 2026Motion Rules Suspend Two Readings Same Day Const/Rule 24 (Senator Hershey) Adopted
9. Apr 10, 2026Floor Amendment {
10. Apr 10, 2026Favorable Adopted
11. Apr 10, 2026Favorable
12. Apr 8, 2026Motion Special Order until Next Session (Senator Hayes) Adopted

The 12 most recent of 24 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Wilson · sponsor
• Cardin
• Conaway
• Mangione
• McComas
• Moreno
• Nkongolo
• Phillips
• Simmons
• Simpson
• Williams
• Woods

Bill text

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