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MD HB776

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

4/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Malcolm Ruff

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mandates intake officers to file a petition classifying a child under age 13 as a "child in need of supervision" when the child allegedly committed an act resulting in someone's death
  • Requires law enforcement officers to forward complaints involving children under 13 who allegedly caused a death to the Department of Juvenile Services for action
  • Named the "NyKayla Strawder Memorial Act" in honor of a victim
  • Removes discretion from intake officers in these specific cases, making petition filing mandatory rather than optional
  • Applies specifically to the juvenile supervision system rather than criminal prosecution due to the young age of the children involved

Legislative Description

Juvenile Law - Child in Need of Supervision - Mandatory Petition (NyKayla Strawder Memorial Act)

Death

Last Action

Returned Passed

4/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings3/19/2026
Judiciary2/4/2026

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