Criminal Law – Public Safety – Interference With a Public Safety Answering Point – Penalties
Sponsor: Cheryl C. Kagan (District 17)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a person from committing computer-related crimes with the intent to interrupt or impair the functioning of a public safety answering point; prohibiting a person from committing computer-related crimes which interrupt or impair the functioning of a public safety answering point; and authorizing certain penalties.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 9Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Weisel, Meredithlobbyist | ADL | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sample, Sarah | Maryland Association of Counties | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sierra, Anna | Maryland Department of Emergency Management | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Phillips, Robert | Maryland State Firefighter's Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kagan, Sen. Cheryl | Maryland State Senate | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Britt, Adiena | N/A | Position only |
| FAV | Ferretti, William | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Kagan, Senator Kaganlegislator | Individual | Oral |