HB 618 is sponsored by Delegate Kathy Szeliga (Republican), Parrott, Delegate Lauren Arikan (Republican), Cox, and Delegate Teresa E. Reilly (Republican).

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Maryland 2022 Regular Session Status: Passed House Of Delegates 3 R cosponsors

HB 618 — Maryland Parental Rights Act

Last action March 18, 2022 — Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed House of Delegates
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Passed Senate
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To Executive
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Enacted

This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House of Delegates” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

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Action History

March 18, 2022
Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means
February 16, 2022
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) and Hearing canceled (Judiciary)
February 15, 2022
Hearing canceled (Ways and Means) and Hearing canceled (Judiciary)
February 07, 2022
Hearing 2/17 at 3:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) and Hearing canceled (Judiciary)
February 03, 2022
Hearing 2/17 at 3:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) and Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary)
February 02, 2022
Hearing 2/17 at 3:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)
January 31, 2022
First Reading Ways and Means and Judiciary

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 183 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Delegate Kathy Szeliga Republican
Parrott
Delegate Lauren Arikan Republican
Cox
Delegate Teresa E. Reilly Republican

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (183)

183 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights education

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 618?: HB 618 is sponsored by Delegate Kathy Szeliga (Republican), Parrott, Delegate Lauren Arikan (Republican), Cox, and Delegate Teresa E. Reilly (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 618?: This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House of Delegates” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 618?: Track HB 618 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: HB 618
Jurisdiction: Maryland
Session: 2022 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 31, 2022
Status: Passed House Of Delegates
Prime sponsor: Delegate Kathy Szeliga

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