Maryland HB324 modifies child support rules for incarcerated parents and foster care recipients.

Maryland HB324 modifies child support rules by allowing courts to reduce support payments for incarcerated parents if their ability to pay is sufficiently reduced. The bill also mandates the termination of child support orders for children receiving foster care maintenance payments under certain circumstances. The Secretary of Human Services may take action to secure or discontinue assignments of support rights for foster care children. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.

Maryland HB324 modifies child support rules for incarcerated parents and foster care recipients.

Maryland HB324 modifies child support rules by allowing courts to reduce support payments for incarcerated parents if their ability to pay is sufficiently reduced. The bill also mandates the termination of child support orders for children receiving foster care maintenance payments under certain circumstances. The Secretary of Human Services may take action to secure or discontinue assignments of support rights for foster care children. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.