Task Force to Study Forced Infant Separation From Incarcerated Individuals

HB 592 establishes a task force to study the forced separation of infants from incarcerated mothers in Maryland. The task force, composed of state officials, formerly incarcerated individuals, family members, social workers, and legal experts, will examine the number of pregnant and postpartum incarcerated individuals, the impact of separation, and best practices from other states. It must make recommendations to reduce forced separation and improve family bonds, reporting by December 31, 2027. The task force will operate for two years, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028.