MD HB1298 | 2024 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 9 2024 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2024-03-12 - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 9 2024 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2024-03-12 - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizing the father of a child to file a petition to add the father's surname to the child's name under certain circumstances and establishing related court procedures; and requiring the Maryland Judiciary to develop and update, as appropriate, a training program for judges presiding over petitions filed under the Act.
Title
Family Law - Paternity - Surname (Maryland Paternal Naming Rights Act)
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-12 | House | Withdrawn by Sponsor |
| 2024-02-29 | House | Hearing canceled |
| 2024-02-10 | House | Hearing 2/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2024-02-09 | House | First Reading Judiciary |
Subjects
Administrative Office of the Courts
Court Orders
Courts
Family Law
Health, Department of
Job Training
Judges
Mental and Behavioral Health
Names
Parents and Guardians
Paternity
Petitions
Public Health
Vital Records
Court Orders
Courts
Family Law
Health, Department of
Job Training
Judges
Mental and Behavioral Health
Names
Parents and Guardians
Paternity
Petitions
Public Health
Vital Records
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Law | 5 | 1049 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 4 | 214 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
