Child in Need of Assistance - Neglect - Cannabis Use
Sponsor: Senator CarterCommittee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Family LawStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 766 (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Providing that the use of cannabis by a parent or certain other individuals who care for a child does not qualify as neglect except in certain circumstances for purposes of provisions of law applicable to children in need of assistance.
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Testimony (12)
MGA witness listFAV 11FavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Charles, Zina | Maryland Office of Public Defender | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Richardson, Alexa | Office of the Public Defender | Oral |
| FAV | Khalfani, Natasha | Office of the Public Defender Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Trivedi, Shanta | University of Baltimore, Sayra & Neil Meyerhoff Center for Families, Children & The Courts | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Carter, Jill | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | LeMon, Erica | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Carter, Senator Carterlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Carter, Senator Carterlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| INFO | Sledge, Rachel | Department of Human Services | Written (PDF) |