Children in Need of Assistance - Qualified Residential Treatment Program - Definition
Sponsor: Chair, Judiciary CommitteeCommittee: JudiciarySubject: Family LawStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 296 (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the definition of a 'qualified residential treatment program' for purposes of certain provisions of law relating to the placement of children in need of assistance to require that a program, rather than discharge planning, must meet certain license and accreditation requirements.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 6Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Farr, Michelle | DHS | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Graziano, Laurenlobbyist | DHS | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Johnston, James | DJS | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kasemeyer, Pam | MARFY, and MDAAP | Position only |
| FAV | Byrne, Julia | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Chair, Judiciary Committee, Chair, Judiciary Committee | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVGraziano, LaurenDHSRegistered for: Maryland Multi-Housing Association; Medical Mutual Liability Insurance Society of Maryland