Child in Need of Assistance - Neglect - Marijuana Use
Sponsor: Nicole A. Williams (District 22)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Family LawStatus: Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Providing that the use of marijuana by a parent or certain other individuals does not qualify as neglect except in certain circumstances for purposes of provisions of law relating to children in need of assistance.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Glaberson, Stephanie | Georgetown University Law Center Civil Litigation Clinic | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Williams, Nicole | Maryland General Assembly | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Khalfani, Natasha | Office of the Public Defender Maryland | Oral |
| FAV | Trivedi, Shanta | University of Baltimore, Sayra & Neil Meyerhoff Center for Families, Children & The Courts | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Canning, Mariam | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Williams, Delegate Williamslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | mcavoy, vince | Individual | Oral |