Human Services - Commission on Fatherhood (Fatherhood Protection Act)
Sponsor: Ric Metzgar (District 6)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Human RelationsStatus: Hearing 3/07 at 2:00 p.m. (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Commission on Fatherhood in the Department of Human Services to study and review the status of fatherhood in the State and to inform the Executive and Legislative Branches of State government on current issues that impact fathers; and prohibiting the Commission from adopting regulations; etc.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Smith, Eric | Winning Strategies: Fatherhood, The Courts & Custody, Incorporated | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Metzgar, Delegate Metzgarlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Henry, Tom | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | mcavoy, vince | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Britt, Adiena | N/A | Position only |
| UNF | Siri, Michellelobbyist | The Women's Law Center of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFSiri, MichelleThe Women's Law Center of MarylandRegistered for: Maryland Legal Services Corporation; Women's Law Center of Maryland, Inc.