Peace Orders and Protective Orders - Coercive Control
Sponsor: Susan K. McComas (District 34B)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Family LawStatus: Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing a certain person to petition for a peace order or protective order against another person whom the petitioner alleges has engaged in certain behavior toward the petitioner that is controlling or coercive.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableUNF 3Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Ruth, Laure | WLC of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Alpert, Darlyn | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate McComas, Delegate McComaslegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McLaughlin, Darlyn | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Jones, Tyler | MD Judiciary | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Renart, Daniel | MSBA Family Law Section | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | mcavoy, v | Individual | Oral |