MD HB405 | 2024 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous HB285
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 22-4)
Status: Introduced on January 18 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-01-31 - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 18 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-01-31 - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Specifying certain qualifications and training necessary for an individual to be appointed or approved by a court as a custody evaluator; specifying that certain expert evidence is admissible in certain child custody and visitation proceedings under certain circumstances; and requiring a court, in any action in which child support, custody, or visitation is at issue to provide information to the parties regarding the role, availability, and cost of a custody evaluator.
Title
Family Law - Child Custody Evaluators - Qualifications and Training
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-31 | House | Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2024-01-31 | House | Hearing canceled |
| 2024-01-23 | House | Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2024-01-18 | House | First Reading Judiciary |
Same As/Similar To
SB365 (Crossfiled) 2024-01-18 - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m.
HB285 (Carry Over) 2023-01-26 - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m.
HB285 (Carry Over) 2023-01-26 - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Abuse
Administrative Office of the Courts
Child Abuse and Neglect
Child Custody
Counselors
Courts
Domestic Violence
Evidence
Family Law
Fees
Job Training
Mental and Behavioral Health
Parents and Guardians
Physicians
Psychiatrists
Psychologists
Sexual Offenses
Social Workers
Substance Abuse
Support of Dependents
Visitation Rights
Administrative Office of the Courts
Child Abuse and Neglect
Child Custody
Counselors
Courts
Domestic Violence
Evidence
Family Law
Fees
Job Training
Mental and Behavioral Health
Parents and Guardians
Physicians
Psychiatrists
Psychologists
Sexual Offenses
Social Workers
Substance Abuse
Support of Dependents
Visitation Rights
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Law | 9 | 101.1 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Family Law | 9 | 109 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0405?ys=2024RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0405f.pdf |
