MD SB347

Local departments of social services may now request assistance from federal law enforcement officers when investigating cases involving alleged vulnerable adults

Adult protective services is explicitly added to the list of human services programs covered by information disclosure restrictions, alongside social services, child welfare services, cash assistance, food stamps, and medical assistance

Government officers and employees may share adult protective services information when necessary to administer the program, with existing exceptions for court orders and fiduciary institutions reporting suspected financial abuse

Unauthorized disclosure of adult protective services information is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days imprisonment or a fine up to $500, or both

Effective date: October 1, 2025