Peace Orders - Visual Surveillance
Sponsor: William Valentine (District 2A)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Civil Actions and ProceduresStatus: Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing a certain person to petition for a peace order against another person whom the petitioner alleges has conducted visual surveillance of areas of the petitioner's residence where the petitioner has a reasonable expectation of privacy.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Williams, Margo Lee | Just Stalking: MD Resources | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Williams, Turquoise | Just Stalking: MD Resources | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Britt, Adiena | N/A | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Valentine, Delegate Valentinelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Leatherman, Hannah | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Mendoza, Michael | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Shifler, Bette | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Miller, Linda | Maryland Judiciary | Written (PDF) |