MD SB400

Prohibits youth transportation companies from using visual impairment devices (blindfolds, hoods) or mechanical restraints (handcuffs, chains, straitjackets) when transporting children to residential child care programs, with limited exceptions for imminent serious physical harm situations

Bans pickup of children for transport to residential child care programs between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., except for companies under contract with the Department of Human Services

Requires that any physical restraints used during transport be applied only by staff trained in restraint device usage and only when there is substantial likelihood of imminent serious harm with no less restrictive alternatives

Authorizes the Attorney General to seek injunctive relief and statutory damages up to $1,000 for first offenses and $3,000 for subsequent violations

Allows individuals to bring civil actions seeking restitution, compensatory damages, statutory damages up to $500 per violation, and attorney's fees, with a 10-year statute of limitations from when the victim reaches age of majority