Adult Protective Services – Modifications
Sponsor: Chair, Judiciary CommitteeCommittee: JudiciarySubject: Family LawStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 652 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering provisions relating to the reporting and investigation of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults; and requiring the local department of aging to complete an investigation and make an indicated, not indicated, or undetermined finding within 60 days.
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Testimony (10)
MGA witness listFAV 8FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Westrick, Saralobbyist | AARP Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Brown-Burnett, Gloria | Department of Human Services | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Roques, Carmel | Maryland Department of Aging | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Proctor, Karessa | NASW Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kaplowitz, Richard KAP | Year | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Chair, Judiciary Committee, Chair, Judiciary Committee | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Sesek, Greg | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Studstill Jr, Alger | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Ferrell, Valerie | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Rice, Mat | Individual | Written (PDF) |