Libraries - Circulation Records - Inspection, Use, or Disclosure Requirement Revision
Sponsor: Nancy J. King (District 39)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Education - MiscellaneousStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 737 (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the circumstances under which public, school, college, or university libraries must permit the inspection, use, or disclosure of the circulation record of an individual.
AI analysis is off. Set ANTHROPIC_API_KEY to enable summaries, pros and cons, and questions.
Analysis reads the bill text, the fiscal note, and the witness list. It is generated by Claude and reviewed by nobody, so check the source documents before you rely on it.
Testimony (13)
MGA witness listFAV 12FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Bennett, Debby | Caroline County Public Library | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Krabbe, Gordon | Enoch Pratt Free Library | Position only |
| FAV | Padilla, Irene | Maryland State Library Agency | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Padilla, Irene | Maryland State Library Agency | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sutherland, Megan | Prince George's County Memorial Library System | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Salazar, Janet | Queen Anne's County Library | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Vose, Thomas | Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hulett, Elizabeth | Western Maryland Regional Library | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | King, Senator Nancy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | King, Senator Nancy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator King, Senator Kinglegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator King, Senator Kinglegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Duffy, Suzanne | Concerned Citizen | Position only |