HB1258Introduced in the House of Delegates
Child Placement Services - Advertising by Unlicensed Person - Prohibition
Introduced by Stephanie Smith, District 45
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Prohibiting a person from advertising adoption services in the State, unless the person is a local department or child placement agency licensed by the Social Services Administration; authorizing the Administration to notify the Attorney General of a violation of the Act; and making a violation of the Act an unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act.
Where it stands
Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m.
March 25, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 23, 2026
131
Yes
4
No
6
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 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
Favorable with Amendments {893829/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (131-4)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m.
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