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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishing that certain provisions of law relating to the confidentiality of juvenile police records and court records do not prohibit access to and confidential use of certain records by the Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, the Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Children and Family Success, and the Baltimore City Mayor's Office of African American Male Engagement under specified circumstances; etc.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Maryland law to allow specific Baltimore City Mayor's Offices, namely the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, the Office of Children and Family Success, and the Office of African American Male Engagement, to access confidential juvenile police and court records under certain conditions. These offices can access these records if they are providing programs and services to a child who is the subject of the record, and the access is for a purpose relevant to those programs and services and the development of a comprehensive treatment plan, or in conjunction with the Department of Juvenile Services for similar purposes. The bill clarifies that these offices will be held liable for any unauthorized release of the records they access. The bill also specifies an effective date of October 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing (13:00:00 2/19/2026 ) (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0524?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0524f.pdf |
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