Criminal Law - Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult or Elderly Individual - Undue Influence
Sponsor: Emily Shetty (District 18)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 3/18 at 12:30 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the definition of 'undue influence' for purposes of provisions of law prohibiting the exploitation of certain vulnerable adults or individuals at least 68 years old that results in inequity; requiring a court, in determining whether a transfer of property was induced by undue influence, to consider certain factors; and applying the Act prospectively.
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Testimony (15)
MGA witness listFAV 14FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Kalla, Karen | AARP Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lombardi, Joycelobbyist | Center for Hope - Lifebridge | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Aiken, Nancy | LifeBridge Health Center for Hope | Oral |
| FAV | Aiken, Nancy | LifeBridge Health Center for Hope | Oral |
| FAV | London, Rachel | Maryland Developmental Disabilities Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Koravos, JoAnne | Montgomery County Women's Democratic Club | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kasemeyer, Pam | Schwartz, Metz & Wise, P.A. | Position only |
| FAV | Crespo, Virginialobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Davis, Michael | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Shetty, Delegate Shettylegislator | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Shetty, Delegate Shettylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Sheahan, Molly | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Shetty, Emily | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Shetty, Emily | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Williams, Krystal | MARYLAND OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER | Written (PDF) |