Criminal Law - Victims of Human Trafficking - Affirmative Defense
Sponsor: Delegate CainCommittee: JudiciarySubject: Criminal Law - ProcedureStatus: Hearing canceled (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing an affirmative defense to certain crimes if a defendant committed an act as a result of being a victim of an act of another in violation of certain State and federal provisions of law prohibiting human trafficking; prohibiting a defendant from asserting the affirmative defense established by the Act unless the defendant provides a certain notice to the State's Attorney at least 10 days prior to trial; etc.
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Testimony (11)
MGA witness listFAV 10FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Wallerstedt, Annelobbyist | MD Catholic Convention | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Erb, Nathaniellobbyist | MD Human Trafficking Task Force | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Wilson, Lara | Maryland Rural Health Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Flores, Ricardo | OPD | Position only |
| FAV | Siri, Michellelobbyist | The Womens Law Center of MD | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Emerson, Jessica | University of Baltimore School of Law | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bartlett, Delegate Sandy | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Cain, Delegate Cainlegislator | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | alsobrooks, prince Georges executive | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | alsobrooks, prince Georges executive | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | riley, joe | md state's attys | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVSiri, MichelleThe Womens Law Center of MDRegistered for: Maryland Legal Services Corporation; Women's Law Center of Maryland, Inc.