Criminal Law - Use or Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance - De Minimis Quantity
Sponsor: Sheila Ruth (District 44B)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Making certain violations relating to the use or possession of certain de minimis quantities of certain controlled dangerous substances a civil offense rather than a misdemeanor; authorizing a court to refer a person under the age of 21 years who commits a certain violation to mental health assessment and treatment under certain circumstances; and requiring that a certain case proceed in drug court under certain circumstances.
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Testimony (20)
MGA witness listFAV 12FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 7Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Diamond, Joanna | Health Care for the Homeless | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ahart, Jessi | Maryland Communities United | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Plante, Cecilia | Maryland Legislative Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hilliard, Elizabeth | Maryland Office of the Public Defender | Oral |
| FAV | Rosen-Cohen, Nancy | NCADD-Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bradford, Timothy | Office of the Public Defender | Oral |
| FAV | Brady, Yves | Progressive Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Adams, MD, Joseph | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Ruth, Delegate Ruthlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Ruth, S | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Patashnick, Gavin | MSAA/Cecil County SAO | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Pipkin, Matthewlobbyist | Maryland Judiciary | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Katcef, William | Maryland State's Attorney's Association | Oral |
| UNF | Kroll, Steven | Maryland State's Attorneys' Association | Oral |
| UNF | Mehu, Natashalobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Miller, Christine | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | mcavoy, vince | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Kasemeyer, Pam | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFMehu, NatashaRegistered 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.…