Department of Planning - Collateral Consequences for Individuals With Criminal Records - Study
Sponsor: Arthur Ellis (District 28)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 1/25 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Maryland Department of Planning, in coordination with the Maryland State Data Center, to study, report on, and make recommendations relating to certain collateral consequences for individuals with criminal records; and requiring the Department to report certain information to the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2023.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Dews, Christopherlobbyist | Cornerstone Government Affairs | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jones, Brenda | Families Advocating Intelligent Registries (FAIR) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hilliard, Elizabeth | Maryland Office of the Public Defender | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hanson, Nicole | Out for Justice | Oral |
| FAV | Haven, Kimberly | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Ellis, Senator Ellislegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Schulze, Dana | USAF Veteran | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVDews, ChristopherCornerstone Government AffairsRegistered for: Advance Maryland Education Fund; Beyond Impact; Center for Urban Families; Dews & Associates; Out for Justice, Inc.; REFORM Alliance…