Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 4 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB0711 — Family Law - Child Neglect Definition - Alteration

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Altering the definition of child neglect to include the failure or refusal to provide to a child the education required by law.

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 · 4 co-sponsors · 183 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (183)

183 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0711 do?
Altering the definition of child neglect to include the failure or refusal to provide to a child the education required by law.
Who sponsors SB0711?
SB0711 is sponsored by Senator Paul D. Corderman (Republican), Senator Chris West (Republican), Senator Johnny Ray Salling (Republican), Senator Ron Watson (Democrat), and Senator Mary Beth Carozza (Republican).
What is the current status of SB0711?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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