Public Safety - Wellness Checks - Requirements (Gabriel's Law)
Sponsor: Jamila J. Woods (District 26)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Public SafetyStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 743 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring a law enforcement agency that receives a certain request for a wellness check of an individual to conduct a wellness check or submit a request for the relevant law enforcement agency to conduct a wellness check without unreasonable delay; and requiring a fire, rescue, or emergency medical services entity to conduct the wellness check simultaneously with the law enforcement agency if the request concerns a life-threatening condition.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendmentsUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Shier, Michael | FOP | Oral |
| FAV | Kess, NaShonalobbyist | Maryland NAACP | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Woods, Delegate Woodslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Harris, Mrs. | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Hilliard, Elizabeth | MD Office of the Public Defender | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Woods, Harve "Ed" | Maryland Chief's Fire Asscociation | Position only |
| FWA | Mansfield, Andrealobbyist | MD Chiefs and Sheriffs Association | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Alsobrooks, Angela | Prince George's County Executive | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FWAMansfield, AndreaMD Chiefs and Sheriffs AssociationRegistered for: HDR Engineering, Inc.; Adventist HealthCare, Inc.; Alkermes; Alterwood Health, Inc.; American Chemistry Council; Amrize North America Inc., formerly Holcim Participations (US) Inc.…