Family Law - Child Support - Capacity of Minors to File Action
Sponsor: Deni Taveras (District 47B)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Family LawStatus: Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing a minor who is the legal and custodial parent of a child to file an action for child support.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 10FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Wolfe, Conner | Apra Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Philip, Diana | Coalition to Protect Maryland's Children | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sarro, Lisa | Community Legal Services | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Taveras, Deni | Maryland General Assembly | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ruth, Laure | Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence | Position only |
| FAV | Bogdan, Henrylobbyist | Maryland Nonprofits | Position only |
| FAV | OMalley, Catherine | Women's Law Center | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Taveras, Delegate Taveraslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | LeMon, Erica | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Ruth, Laurencelobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |