First Responders - Mandatory Mental Health Training
Sponsor: Nicole A. Williams (District 22)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Public SafetyStatus: Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring each first responder in the State to complete certain mental health awareness training approved by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission and the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Service Systems.
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Testimony (19)
MGA witness listFAV 12FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendmentsUNF 4UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Caroom, Phil | MAJR | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Shirley, Glennor | MAJR | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Tompsett, Tommy | Maryland Psychiatric Society | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Alsobrooks, Angela | Prince George's County Executive | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Haas, Madison | Student - UMSSW | Oral |
| FAV | Smith, Jessica | Student - UMSSW | Oral |
| FAV | Turner, Sarah | Student - UMSSW | Oral |
| FAV | Ciekot, Annlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Williams, Delegate Williamslegislator | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | LeClair, Danielle | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | LeClair, Danielle | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | liu, carol | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | COX, MICHAEL | MD FIRE RESCUE INSTITUTE | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | TOMANELLI, KATE | MD STATE FIREMENS ASSOC | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Delbridge, MD, Ted | MIEMSS | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Gainer, Patricia | MIEMSS | Position only |
| FWA | COLCHAMIRO, ERIClobbyist | ALZHEIMER'S ASS` | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | fox, amanda | ooo | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | MARTIN, DAN | MHAMD | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVCiekot, AnnRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; B'More Clubhouse; Baltimore City Substance Abuse Directorate; Bard College; CareForth; Children's Advocacy Institute…