Child Support - Capacity of Minors to Initiate and Defend an Action
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Summary
The bill gives any minor who is a parent the legal right to start or defend a child‑support case, whether temporary or permanent. It applies to all under‑18 parents in Maryland, ensuring they can seek or protect support for their children. The change aims to close a gap that could leave children without needed financial assistance.
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- Judiciary — Bill HearingJudiciary · Feb 5, 2026
History
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.
- Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judiciary
Sponsors
- Taveras · sponsor
- Fennell
- Hill
- Kaiser
- Kaufman
- Lehman
- Moreno
- Odom
- Ruff
- Stinnett
- Terrasa
- Wims
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