MD HB324

Child Support Administration may secure assignment of support rights to the State for children receiving foster care maintenance payments only in limited circumstances where the Administration finds it appropriate

Administration may discontinue assignments of support rights and terminate existing child support orders for children in foster care when deemed appropriate

Courts must terminate child support orders previously established or assigned for a child receiving foster care maintenance payments when the Social Services Administration determines the order is no longer appropriate, without requiring proof of material change of circumstance

Secretary of Human Services must adopt rules and regulations to implement these provisions

Effective date: October 1, 2026