Maryland Building Performance Standards – Local Requests for Guidance – Religious Considerations
Sponsor: Mike Griffith (District 35A)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Public SafetyStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 206 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Maryland Department of Labor, on request of a local jurisdiction and in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General, to provide guidance for the implementation and enforcement of the Maryland Building Performance Standards in relation to any religious observance, practice, or belief.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableUNF 2UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Sadwin, Rabbi Ariel | Agudath Israel of Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Miicke, Sarahlobbyist | Baltimore Jewish Council | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Schusterman, Yekusiel | Chabad of Harford County | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Griffith, Delegate Griffithlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Truitt, Richard | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Arndt, Dave | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | mcavoy, vince | Individual | Position only |
| INFO | Harris, Mrs. | Individual | Position only |