MD SB319

Authorizes the Child Support Administration to secure assignment of child support rights to the State for children receiving foster care maintenance payments, but only in limited circumstances deemed appropriate by the Administration

Permits the Administration to discontinue support assignments and terminate existing support orders for children in foster care when appropriate

Requires courts to terminate child support orders for foster care children without requiring proof of material change of circumstance, upon filing by the Child Support Administration, local child support office, or local department

Directs the Secretary of Human Services to adopt rules and regulations implementing these provisions

Effective date: October 1, 2026