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Maryland General Assembly · HB0776 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 635 (Chapter 635)

Juvenile Law - Child in Need of Supervision - Mandatory Petition (NyKayla Strawder Memorial Act)

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Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.

Officially: “Juvenile Law - Child in Need of Supervision - Mandatory Petition (NyKayla Strawder Memorial Act) Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Requiring an intake officer to file a petition alleging that a child under the age of 13 years is a child in need of supervision if the child is alleged to have committed an act that results in the death of a victim; and requiring a law enforcement officer to forward a complaint alleging that a child under the age of 13 years committed an act that resulted in the death of a victim to the Department of Juvenile Services for appropriate action.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Feb 3, 2026
Hearing · Feb 19, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 15, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 1, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 4, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 2, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 9, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 22, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 25, 2026

The numbers

15
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Delegate RuffDelegate AceveroDelegate AmpreyDelegate ColeyDelegate HillDelegate Mireku-NorthDelegate PhillipsDelegate SmithDelegate TaylorDelegate TolesDelegate WellsDelegate White HollandDelegate WilkinsDelegate WilliamsDelegate Young
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 635 (as of Aug 30, 2026).