Maryland HB980 establishes the Office of the Child Welfare Ombudsman to oversee child welfare services and investigate complaints.

Maryland HB980, known as Kanaiyah's Law, establishes the Office of the Child Welfare Ombudsman within the Office of the Attorney General. The Ombudsman's duties include investigating complaints about child welfare services, ensuring children's rights are upheld, and recommending legislation. The bill also mandates that guardianship orders include provisions for information sharing with local departments under certain conditions.

Maryland HB980 establishes the Office of the Child Welfare Ombudsman to oversee child welfare services and investigate complaints.

Maryland HB980, known as Kanaiyah's Law, establishes the Office of the Child Welfare Ombudsman within the Office of the Attorney General. The Ombudsman's duties include investigating complaints about child welfare services, ensuring children's rights are upheld, and recommending legislation. The bill also mandates that guardianship orders include provisions for information sharing with local departments under certain conditions.