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MD HB644

MD HB644
Family Law - Caretaker Bill of Rights


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Introduced
01/25/2024
In Committee
01/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring a local department of social services or a law enforcement agency to provide a certain notice to a parent or caretaker of a child at a certain time during an investigation of suspected child abuse or neglect; and excluding evidence obtained in violation of the Act from being used in certain judicial or administrative proceedings.

AI Summary

This bill requires a local department of social services or law enforcement agency to provide a notice to a parent or caretaker during an investigation of suspected child abuse or neglect. The notice informs the parent or caretaker of their rights, such as not being required to allow the investigator into their home or to speak with the investigator without an attorney. The bill also excludes any evidence obtained in violation of the notice requirements from being used in judicial or administrative proceedings.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 2/15/2024 ) (on 02/15/2024)

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