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MD HB1292

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Heather Bagnall

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires individuals providing medical or mental health services at child advocacy centers to be licensed or certified and practice within their scope of licensure
  • Mandates each child advocacy center establish a continuity of care plan ensuring children receive consistent services even when staff changes occur
  • Directs the Maryland Statewide Organization for Child Advocacy Centers to incorporate these licensing and continuity of care requirements into statewide standards
  • Establishes reporting requirements for violations of these standards by child advocacy centers or their personnel

Legislative Description

Child Advocacy Centers - Continuity of Care Standards for Health Care Professionals and Reports of Violations

Notices

Last Action

Motion Special Order until Next Session (Senator Folden) Adopted

4/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings3/19/2026
Appropriations2/12/2026

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