MD HB384 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 12)
Status: Introduced on January 21 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-22 - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 21 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-22 - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizing a minor who is the parent of a child to initiate or defend an action for child support, whether pendente lite or permanently.
Title
Child Support - Capacity of Minors to Initiate and Defend an Action
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-22 | House | Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-22 | House | Hearing canceled |
| 2026-01-22 | House | Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-21 | House | First Reading Judiciary |
Subjects
Civil Actions
Courts and Court Personnel - Statewide
Family Law
Minors
Parents and Guardians
Support of Dependents
Courts and Court Personnel - Statewide
Family Law
Minors
Parents and Guardians
Support of Dependents
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Law | 12 | 106 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0384?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0384f.pdf |
