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HB 574

Prince George’s County Teen Pregnancy Support Program and Fee in Child Support Cases – Established PG 504–26

2026 Regular Session

Maryland HB 574 creates Prince George's County teen pregnancy support services funded by fees imposed on child support cases to provide pregnant teenagers with assistance programs.

Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
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Bill Summary · HB 574

Legislative bill overview

HB 574 establishes a Teen Pregnancy Support Program in Prince George's County and creates a fee mechanism within child support cases to fund it. The bill appears to implement new support services for pregnant teenagers while generating revenue through the child support system to sustain the program.

Why is this important

Teen pregnancy carries significant public health and economic implications, affecting educational outcomes, poverty rates, and intergenerational cycles. The bill attempts to address these issues at the county level while creating a dedicated funding stream, though the mechanism of funding through child support cases raises questions about how costs are distributed among stakeholders.

Potential points of contention

  • Fee structure fairness: Using child support cases as a funding mechanism may place additional financial burden on non-custodial parents already paying support, raising equity concerns about who bears program costs
  • Program scope and effectiveness: Details about which services are covered, eligibility criteria, and expected outcomes are unclear from the bill title alone—determining whether the program adequately addresses teen pregnancy needs
  • Revenue adequacy: Whether fees from child support cases will generate sufficient funding for a comprehensive program, or if the county will need supplemental appropriations

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

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