Maryland HB12 amends the juvenile sex offender registry to include certain offenses and restricts access to law enforcement and designated officials.

Maryland HB12 modifies the juvenile sex offender registry to include individuals adjudicated delinquent for specific offenses. Access to the registry is limited to law enforcement personnel and the local superintendent or their designee. Juvenile registrants must update their information monthly in person at a designated location. The bill also allows the Department of Juvenile Services to take a digital image of the registrant. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.

Maryland HB12 amends the juvenile sex offender registry to include certain offenses and restricts access to law enforcement and designated officials.

Maryland HB12 modifies the juvenile sex offender registry to include individuals adjudicated delinquent for specific offenses. Access to the registry is limited to law enforcement personnel and the local superintendent or their designee. Juvenile registrants must update their information monthly in person at a designated location. The bill also allows the Department of Juvenile Services to take a digital image of the registrant. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.