Health Records and Reporting of Overdoses - Limitations on Use in Criminal Investigation or Prosecution
Sponsor: Delegate BridgesCommittee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Public HealthStatus: First Reading Senate Rules (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting certain overdose information reported by an emergency medical services provider or the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems from being obtained by a law enforcement officer as part of a criminal investigation or prosecution.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Williams, Krystal | MARYLAND OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER | Position only |
| FAV | Grollmes, Joshua | MATOD | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Adams, MD, Joseph | Maryland-DC Society of Addiction Medicine | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Mehu, Natashalobbyist | Mayor's Office of Government Relations | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ciekot, Annlobbyist | NCADD-Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Bridges, Delegate Bridgeslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Gudlavalleti, Rajani | Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Jefferson , Staceylobbyist | Behavioral Health System Baltimore | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVMehu, NatashaMayor's Office of Government RelationsRegistered for: Maryland Hospital Association; Maryland Patient Care and Access Coalition; Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants; Maryland Academy of Advanced Practice Clinicians; Baltimore Washington Rapid Rail, LLC; Maryland Works, Inc.…
FAVCiekot, AnnNCADD-MarylandRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; B'More Clubhouse; Baltimore City Substance Abuse Directorate; Bard College; CareForth; Children's Advocacy Institute…
FWAJefferson , StaceyBehavioral Health System BaltimoreRegistered for: Behavioral Health System Baltimore