HB 1490·MD·house
Family Investment Program - Temporary Cash Assistance - Good Cause and Adequate Reason Exceptions
Signed into LawFiled Feb 13, 2026
Sponsor: Shetty
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Approved by the Governor - Chapter 763
May 26, 2026
Summary
The bill requires the Maryland Department of Human Services to keep temporary cash assistance for applicants who show good cause or an adequate reason for not cooperating with child‑support enforcement. It sets specific criteria, eliminates paperwork burdens, and adds procedural safeguards. The change protects low‑income families who face safety, health, or logistical barriers to child‑support cooperation.
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