MD HB881

Phases in full child support pass-through to families receiving Family Investment Program (FIP) assistance over five years: 25% pass-through in FY2028, 50% in FY2029, 75% in FY2030, and 100% starting FY2031

Through FY2027, maintains current policy of passing through only the first $100/month for one child or $200/month for two or more children

Child support passed through to families must be disregarded when calculating the family's FIP benefit amount, preventing benefit reductions

Takes effect October 1, 2025