Criminal Procedure - Alcohol and Drug Offenses - Immunities - Limitations
Sponsor: William J. Wivell (District 2A)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Criminal Law - ProceduresStatus: Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring that a person who is immune from arrest, charge, or prosecution for certain alcohol and drug offenses under certain circumstances be referred to substance use disorder treatment services regulated by the Behavioral Health Administration; and prohibiting a person from receiving certain immunity if the person has failed to participate in a program or has received immunity twice.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableUNF 5Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Delegate Wivell, Delegate Wivelllegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | mcavoy, vince | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Jefferson , Staceylobbyist | Behavioral Health System Baltimore | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Pipkin, Matthewlobbyist | Maryland Judiciary | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Ciekot, Annlobbyist | Public Policy Partners | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Rothstein, Melissa | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | State of, Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFJefferson , StaceyBehavioral Health System BaltimoreRegistered for: Behavioral Health System Baltimore
UNFCiekot, AnnPublic Policy PartnersRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; B'More Clubhouse; Baltimore City Substance Abuse Directorate; Bard College; CareForth; Children's Advocacy Institute…