§ 5–3B-01

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-01 (2026)

Title 5. Children

Subtitle 3B. Independent Adoption

(a)

In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)

“Assisted reproduction” has the meaning stated in § 5–1001 of this title.

(c)

“Identifying information” means information that reveals the identity or location of an individual.

(d)

“Mother” has the meaning stated in § 5–1001 of this title.

(e)

(1)

“Parent” means an individual who, at any time before a court enters an order for adoption under this subtitle:

(i)

meets a criterion in § 5–3B–05(a) of this subtitle;

(ii)

is the mother; or

(iii)

is a parent or is presumed to be a parent under Title 1, Subtitle 2 of the Estates and Trusts Article.

(2)

“Parent” does not include an individual whom a court has adjudicated not to be a father or mother.

(f)

“Prospective adoptee” means an individual who is the subject of a petition for adoption under this subtitle.