Criminal Law - Sexual Offense in the Fourth Degree - Person in a Position of Authority Over a Minor
Sponsor: Delegate NovotnyCommittee: JudiciarySubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the definition of 'person in a position of authority,' to include a person who works in any capacity, and a school resource officer, police officer, or other security officer, in a public or private preschool, elementary or secondary school, for purposes of the prohibition against certain persons from engaging in sexual contact with a minor.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Forrest, Rose | N/A | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Novotny, Delegate Novotnylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Love, William | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | mcavoy, vince | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Jordan, Lisae Clobbyist | Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFJordan, Lisae CMaryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)Registered for: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault