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HB 282

Adult Protective Services – Modifications

2026 Regular Session

HB 282 modifies Maryland's Adult Protective Services system; details pending Judiciary Committee hearing February 5, 2026.

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Bill Summary · HB 282

Legislative bill overview

HB 282 modifies Maryland's Adult Protective Services (APS) system, though the specific statutory changes are not detailed in the available legislative actions. The bill has progressed through initial readings and is scheduled for committee hearing in the Judiciary Committee on February 5, 2026.

Why is this important

Adult Protective Services handles investigations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults. Modifications to this system can affect how quickly cases are investigated, which agencies have authority, and what protections are available to seniors and disabled individuals—affecting potentially thousands of Maryland residents annually.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of changes unclear – Without knowing specific modifications, stakeholders cannot assess whether changes expand or restrict APS authority and resources
  • Implementation capacity – Any new requirements or procedures may burden already-stretched APS agencies or require additional funding
  • Balancing privacy and protection – Changes may affect information-sharing between agencies or reporting thresholds, creating tension between individual privacy and protective intervention

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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