HB1181Introduced in the House of Delegates
Family Law - Children in Out-of-Home Placement - Voluntary Placement Agreements
Introduced by Heather Bagnall, District 33
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering provisions relating to children who are placed in an out-of-home placement by a local department of social services under a voluntary placement agreement; requiring, by October 1, 2029, the Department of Human Services and the Maryland Department of Health to jointly submit a report to certain entities concerning children who are placed in an out-of-home placement under a voluntary placement agreement; and establishing that certain child support due to the State before the effective date of the Act is uncollectable.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 159
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 10, 2026
129
Yes
0
No
12
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Not Voting |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Not Voting |
Bill history
First Reading Appropriations and Health
Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)
Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations
Favorable with Amendments {133828/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (127-0)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable Adopted
Floor Amendment {393928/1 (Chair, Judicial Proceedings Committee) Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (40-0)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (129-0)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 159
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 133828/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 393928/1 (Chair, Judicial Proceedings Committee) Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Health (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Appropriations (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Judicial Proceedings (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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