MD SB182 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Committee Bill
Status: Passed on May 26 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-05-26 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 653
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Sponsorship: Committee Bill
Status: Passed on May 26 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-05-26 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 653
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Summary
Altering provisions relating to the reporting and investigation of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults; and requiring a local department of aging to complete an investigation and make an indicated, not indicated, or undetermined finding within 60 days.
Title
Adult Protective Services - Modifications
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2026-04-03 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 120 N: 0 NV: 9 Abs: 12) [PASS]
2026-02-26 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 44 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2026-02-26 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 44 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 3) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 | Senate | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 653 |
| 2026-04-06 | Senate | Returned Passed |
| 2026-04-03 | House | Third Reading Passed (120-0) |
| 2026-04-02 | House | Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed |
| 2026-04-02 | House | Favorable Report by Judiciary |
| 2026-02-27 | House | Referred Judiciary |
| 2026-02-26 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (44-0) |
| 2026-02-24 | Senate | Second Reading Passed |
| 2026-02-24 | Senate | Favorable Adopted |
| 2026-02-23 | Senate | Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
| 2026-01-13 | Senate | Hearing 1/21 at 11:00 a.m. |
| 2026-01-14 | Senate | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
| 2025-09-16 | Senate | Pre-filed |
Same As/Similar To
HB282 (Crossfiled) 2026-05-26 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 652
Subjects
Abuse
Caregivers
Elderly
Electronic Communication
Electronic Government
Evidence
Family Law
Human Services, Department of
Investigations and Inquiries
kinship
Mental and Behavioral Health
Sexual Offenses
Time
Vulnerable Adults
Caregivers
Elderly
Electronic Communication
Electronic Government
Evidence
Family Law
Human Services, Department of
Investigations and Inquiries
kinship
Mental and Behavioral Health
Sexual Offenses
Time
Vulnerable Adults
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Law | 14 | 101 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Family Law | 14 | 302 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Family Law | 14 | 303 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
