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Legislation · Maryland · 2026 Regular Session

HB 1258: Child Placement Services - Advertising by Unlicensed Person - Prohibition

Summary

Prohibiting a person from advertising adoption services in the State, unless the person is a local department or child placement agency licensed by the Social Services Administration; authorizing the Administration to notify the Attorney General of a violation of the Act; and making a violation of the Act an unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act.

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Mar 23, 2026

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