Organization on the record
DHS
Bills
55
49 for · 0 against · 18 info
Got their outcome
54%
20 of 37 decided
Lobbyists hired
0
none registered
Reported lobbying spend
$0
compensation to lobbyists, all years on file
What this organization does in Annapolis
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Testimony history
2025 Regular Session6 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 218 Family Law – Child Support | FAVPDF | Hayes, Justin | Did not advance |
| HB 251 Human Services – Local Departments of Social Services – Audits | FWAPDF | Carnitra White, Principal Deputy Secretary | Enacted |
| HB 251 Human Services – Local Departments of Social Services – Audits | INFO | Marva Sutherland, Inspector General | Enacted |
| HB 962 Public Health - Pediatric Hospital Overstay Patients and Workgroup on Children in Unlicensed Settings and Pediatric Overstays | FAV | Ye, Webster | Enacted |
| HB 1209 Child Abuse and Neglect - Reports and Records - Disclosure | FAVPDF | Hayes, Justin | Enacted |
| SB 445 Department of Human Services - Federal Commodity Supplemental Food Program - Administration | FAVPDF | Sledge, Rachel | Enacted |
2024 Regular Session5 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 183 Human Services - Food Supplement Program and Human Services Careers Scholarships - Alterations | FWAPDF | Lopez, Secretary | Enacted |
| SB 174 Child Support - Suspension of Driver's Licenses | INFOPDF | Reyes, Christy | Passed both chambers |
| SB 204 Interstate Social Work Licensure Compact | FAVPDF | Reyes, Christy | Did not advance |
| SB 481 Renters' Rights and Stabilization Act of 2024 | FAVPDF | Lopez, Rafael | Did not advance |
| SB 481 Renters' Rights and Stabilization Act of 2024 | FAV | Lopez, Rafael | Did not advance |
2023 Regular Session4 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB 28 Child Custody – Legal Decision Making and Parenting Time | FAV | Moore, Wes | Did not advance |
| SB 28 Child Custody – Legal Decision Making and Parenting Time | INFOPDF | Human Services, Department | Did not advance |
| SB 710 Child Abuse and Neglect - Disclosure of Reports and Records | FAV | Conway, Denise | Did not advance |
| SB 710 Child Abuse and Neglect - Disclosure of Reports and Records | FAV | Conway, Denise | Did not advance |
2022 Regular Session4 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB 175 Fiduciary Institutions - Investigation of Financial Abuse and Financial Exploitation - Records Disclosure | FAVPDF | Conway, Denise | Enacted |
| SB 175 Fiduciary Institutions - Investigation of Financial Abuse and Financial Exploitation - Records Disclosure | FAVPDF | Conway, Denise | Enacted |
| SB 203 Children in Need of Assistance – Custody and Guardianship and Review Hearings | FAVPDF | Conway, Denise | Enacted |
| SB 214 Child Abuse and Neglect - Disclosure of Reports and Records | FAVPDF | Conway, Denise | Did not advance |
2021 Regular Session1 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB 267 Family Law – Investigation of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect – Preliminary Report to State’s Attorney | FAV | Farr, Michelle | Enacted |
2020 Regular Session47 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 206 Unaccompanied Minors in Need of Shelter and Supportive Services | FWAPDF | DHS, DHS | Enacted |
| HB 234 Child Support - Suspension of Payments and Arrears for Incarcerated Obligors - Modifications | FAVPDF | Guistwite, Kevin | Enacted |
| HB 246 Sexual Solicitation of a Minor – Solicitation Through Parent, Guardian, or Custodian – Prohibition and Penalties | FAVPDF | DHS, DHS | Enacted |
| HB 269 Child Support - Shared Physical Custody | FAV | Guistwite, Kevin | Enacted |
| HB 269 Child Support - Shared Physical Custody | FAVPDF | Guistwite, Kevin | Enacted |
| HB 367 Child Support – Multifamily Adjustment | FAVPDF | Guistwite, Kevin | Withdrawn |
| HB 369 Foster Parents, Preadoptive Parents, and Caregivers - Right to Intervene | INFOPDF | DHS, DHS | Withdrawn |
| HB 460 Department of Human Services - Child Abuse Prevention - Online Course | FAVPDF | DHS, DHS | Did not advance |
| HB 477 Estates and Trusts – Guardianship of the Property of Disabled Persons –
Court–Appointed Attorneys | FAVPDF | DHS, DHS | Did not advance |
| HB 559 Family Investment Program - Temporary Cash Assistance - Funding | INFOPDF | DHS, DHS | Did not advance |
| HB 647 Child Support - Reporting of Employment Information | FWAPDF | Graziano, Laurenlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 647 Child Support - Reporting of Employment Information | FWAPDF | Guistwite, Kevin | Did not advance |
| HB 667 Child Support - Annual Collection Fee | FAVPDF | Graziano, Laurenlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 667 Child Support - Annual Collection Fee | FAVPDF | Guistwite, Kevin | Enacted |
| HB 670 Family Law - Investigation of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect - Preliminary Report to State's Attorney | FAVPDF | Graziano, Laurenlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 670 Family Law - Investigation of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect - Preliminary Report to State's Attorney | FAVPDF | Farr, Michelle | Did not advance |
| HB 672 Children in Need of Assistance - Qualified Residential Treatment Program - Definition | FAVPDF | Graziano, Laurenlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 672 Children in Need of Assistance - Qualified Residential Treatment Program - Definition | FAVPDF | Farr, Michelle | Enacted |
| HB 754 Education - High School Graduation Requirements - Students in Foster Care or Homeless Youth | FAVPDF | DHS, DHS | Did not advance |
| HB 946 Child Support - Guidelines | FWAPDF | Guistwite, Kevin | Enacted |
| HB 986 State Child Welfare System - Reporting | FWAPDF | DHS, DHS | Did not advance |
| HB 1039 Adoption - Access to Birth and Adoption Records and Search, Contact, and Reunion Services | INFOPDF | DHS, DHS | Did not advance |
| HB 1069 Juvenile Causes - Court Records | FAVPDF | DHS, DHS | Enacted |
| HB 1224 Electricity and Gas – Energy Suppliers – Assisted Customers | INFOPDF | DHS, DHS | Did not advance |
| HB 1313 Family Investment Program - Temporary Cash Assistance - Eligibility | INFOPDF | DHS, DHS | Enacted |
| HB 1342 Family Law – Removal of Child From Home – Meetings | INFOPDF | DHS, DHS | Did not advance |
| HB 1363 Human Services - Two Generation Family Economic Security Commission | INFOPDF | Padilla, Lourdes | Enacted |
| HB 1382 Children in Out-of-Home Placement - Placement in Medical Facilities | INFOPDF | DHS, DHS | Did not advance |
| HB 1527 Adult Protective Services - Vulnerable Adults Registry - Investigations and Records of Abuse and Neglect and Workgroup Study | FAVPDF | DHS, DHS | Did not advance |
| HB 1532 Human Services – Food Supplement Program – Eligibility
(Protect Against Hunger Act) | INFOPDF | DHS, DHS | Did not advance |
| HB 1558 Residential Treatment Centers and Facilities - Sexual Abuse and Harassment - Reporting and Prevention | INFOPDF | DHS, DHS | Did not advance |
| SB 207 Unaccompanied Minors in Need of Shelter and Supportive Services | FWAPDF | DHS, DHS | Enacted |
| SB 259 Criminal Law - Crime of Violence - Definition | FAVPDF | DHS, DHS | Did not advance |
| SB 474 Vehicle Laws - Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicles - Reserved Parking Spaces | INFOPDF | DHS, DHS | Did not advance |
| SB 482 Criminal Procedure - Out of Court Statements of Child Victims - Child Neglect | FAVPDF | DHS, DHS | Did not advance |
| SB 564 Education - High School Graduation Requirements - Students in Foster Care or Homeless Youth | FAVPDF | DHS, DHS | Enacted |
| SB 579 Child Support - Shared Physical Custody | FAVPDF | guistwite, kevin | Enacted |
| SB 586 Foster Parents, Preadoptive Parents, and Caregivers – Request to Intervene | INFOPDF | DHS, DHS | Did not advance |
| SB 662 State Child Welfare System - Reporting | FWAPDF | Hogan, Larry | Did not advance |
| SB 662 State Child Welfare System - Reporting | FWA | DHS, DHS | Did not advance |
| SB 743 Adoption - Access to Birth and Adoption Records and Search, Contact, and Reunion Services | INFOPDF | DHS, DHS | Did not advance |
| SB 787 Family Investment Program - Temporary Cash Assistance - Eligibility | INFOPDF | DHS, DHS | Did not advance |
| SB 818 Residential Treatment Centers and Facilities – Sexual Abuse and Harassment – Reporting and Prevention | INFOPDF | DHS, DHS | Did not advance |
| SB 833 Adult Protective Services - Vulnerable Adults Registry - Investigations and Records of Abuse and Neglect and Workgroup Study | FAVPDF | DHS, DHS | Did not advance |
| SB 847 Child Support – Guidelines | FWAPDF | Guistwite, Kevin | Enacted |
| SB 1006 Child Support - Suspension of Payments and Arrears for Incarcerated Obligors - Modifications | FAVPDF | DHS, DHS | Enacted |
| SB 1006 Child Support - Suspension of Payments and Arrears for Incarcerated Obligors - Modifications | FAVPDF | DHS, DHS | Enacted |
