Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB0890 — Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations ("Know Before They Knock" Family Right to Notice Act)

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Requiring a certain on-site interview following a report of suspected child abuse to be with the child's parent or guardian rather than the child's caretaker; and requiring a local department of social services or a law enforcement agency to provide a certain notice to a parent or legal guardian of a child at a certain time during an investigation of suspected child abuse or neglect.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 184 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (184)

184 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB0890 do?
Requiring a certain on-site interview following a report of suspected child abuse to be with the child's parent or guardian rather than the child's caretaker; and requiring a local department of social services or a law enforcement agency to provide a certain notice to a parent or legal guardian of a child at a certain time during an investigation of suspected child abuse or neglect.
Who sponsors HB0890?
HB0890 is sponsored by Delegate Charlotte Crutchfield (Democrat), Delegate Julian Ivey (Democrat), Delegate Lauren Arikan (Republican), and Delegate Karen Simpson (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB0890?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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