Adult Protective Services - Investigations and Disclosure of Information

HB 542 allows local Adult Protective Services (APS) departments in Maryland to request assistance from federal law enforcement officers during investigations of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults. It clarifies that agencies involved in these investigations may share pertinent client information to protect vulnerable adults' welfare. The bill modifies disclosure rules to explicitly permit sharing APS-related information with relevant agencies (like law enforcement or aging services) during investigations. These changes directly affect vulnerable adults, APS departments, and agencies providing services to them, effective October 1, 2025.