Unborn Child Protection From Dismemberment Abortion Act
Sponsor: Justin Ready (District 5)Committee: FinanceSubject: Public HealthStatus: Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting, except under certain circumstances, the performance of or the attempt to perform a dismemberment abortion that kills an unborn child on a pregnant woman; providing for certain hearing proceedings before the State Board of Physicians; and authorizing certain individuals to bring certain legal actions against an individual who has performed or attempted to perform a dismemberment abortion.
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Testimony (17)
MGA witness listFAV 11FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 5Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Ready, Justin | Maryland State Senate | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Brocato, Deborahlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Diefenbach, Linda | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Ditraglia, Frank | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Elbourn, James | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Ennis, Ella | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kraska, Jennylobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Ready, Senator Readylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Stevens, Lind | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Williams, Peggy | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | mcavoy, vince | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Britt, Adiena | N/A | Position only |
| UNF | Ruth, Laure | Women's Law Center of Maryland, Inc. | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Elliott, Robynlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Volodin, Staceylobbyist | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Bogley, Laura | Maryland Right to Life | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFElliott, RobynRegistered for: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists; Amica Center for Immigrant Rights; CareForth; Chase Brexton Health System; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition…