HB1326Introduced in the House of Delegates
Child Abuse and Neglect - Disclosure of Reports and Records
Introduced by C.T. Wilson, District 28
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Expanding the circumstances under which a report or record concerning child abuse or neglect may be disclosed by the Department of Human Services to include the administrator of a certain child care center, the coach, team administrator, or manager of a certain youth sports program, and the administrator or other appropriate personnel of any organization that provides adult supervision or care and control of children; and providing that a report or record concerning child abuse may be disclosed by the Department only after a finalized finding.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 790
May 26, 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 11, 2026
130
Yes
0
No
11
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 | Not Voting |
| 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 {463129/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (132-0)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable
Motion Special Order until 4/8 (Senator Hayes) Adopted
Favorable
Motion Special Order until Next Session (Senator Hayes) Adopted
Favorable
Motion Special Order until 4/10 (Senator Hayes) Adopted
Favorable
Motion Special Order until Next Session (Senator James) Adopted
Favorable Adopted
Floor Amendment {713629/1 (Senator James) Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Motion Rules Suspend Two Readings Same Day Const/Rule 24 (Senator Hershey) Adopted
Third Reading Passed (42-0)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (130-0)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 790
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 463129/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 713629/1 (Senator James) Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Judiciary (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Judicial Proceedings (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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