MD HB939 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-5)
Status: Passed on April 28 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-04-28 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 323
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-5)
Status: Passed on April 28 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-04-28 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 323
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizing the parent of a child to file a certificate of birth within 10 days after the birth occurred if the parent notified the person required to file the certificate of birth on a form provided by the Secretary of Health as soon as practicable after birth, but not later than 5 days after the birth occurred.
Title
Certificates of Birth - Filing - Time Period
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2026-04-11 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 130 N: 0 NV: 5 Abs: 6) [PASS]
2026-04-10 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 39 N: 0 NV: 5 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2026-03-20 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 132 N: 0 NV: 4 Abs: 5) [PASS]
2026-04-10 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 39 N: 0 NV: 5 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2026-03-20 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 132 N: 0 NV: 4 Abs: 5) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | House | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 323 |
| 2026-04-11 | House | Passed Enrolled |
| 2026-04-11 | House | Third Reading Passed (130-0) |
| 2026-04-11 | House | House Concurs Senate Amendments |
| 2026-04-10 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (39-0) |
| 2026-04-10 | Senate | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2026-04-10 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments {543928/1 Adopted |
| 2026-04-10 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | Referred Finance |
| 2026-03-20 | House | Third Reading Passed (132-0) |
| 2026-03-19 | House | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2026-03-19 | House | Favorable with Amendments {113322/1 Adopted |
| 2026-03-19 | House | Favorable with Amendments Report by Health |
| 2026-02-13 | House | Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-02-05 | House | First Reading Health |
Subjects
Forms
Health Care Facilities
Health, Department of
Parents and Guardians
Pregnancy
Public Health
Time
Vital Records
Health Care Facilities
Health, Department of
Parents and Guardians
Pregnancy
Public Health
Time
Vital Records
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health - General | 4 | 208 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
