Algorithmic Addiction Fund - Establishment
Sponsor: Samuel I. Rosenberg (District 41)Committee: AppropriationsSubject: Public HealthStatus: Hearing 2/28 at 12:30 p.m. (Appropriations) (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Algorithmic Addiction Fund; providing that the Fund includes all revenue received by the State from a judgment against, or settlement with, technology conglomerates, technology companies, social media conglomerates, or social media companies relating to claims made by the State; requiring the Secretary of Health to develop certain goals, objectives and indicators relating to algorithmic addiction treatment and prevention efforts; requiring the Secretary to establish a certain grant program; etc.
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Testimony (15)
MGA witness listFAV 8FavorableFWA 3Favorable with amendmentsUNF 3UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Mills, Morganlobbyist | Compass Government Relations | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Gallagher, Zoelobbyist | Economic Action Maryland | Position only |
| FAV | Stewart, Laura | Free State PTA | Position only |
| FAV | Tompsett, Thomas | Harris Jones & Malone | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Rosenberg, Samuel | House of Delegates | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kleiderlein, Holly | Maryland School Counselor Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Rosenberg, Delegate Rosenberglegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Elliott, Robynlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Meyerovich, Mark | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | durkin, margaretlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | mcavoy, vince | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Sakamoto-Wengel, Steven M. | Consumer Protection Division | Oral |
| FWA | Kress, Williamlobbyist | Kress Hammen | Oral |
| FWA | Abrams, Hanna | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Boender, Kharalobbyist | Computer & Communications Industry Association | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVMills, MorganCompass Government RelationsRegistered for: Alley Cat Allies; CFG Health Network; Coinbase, Inc.; Girl Scouts of Central Maryland; Horizon Foundation of Howard County, Inc., The; Maryland Association for Justice, Inc.…
FAVGallagher, ZoeEconomic Action MarylandRegistered for: Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition DBA Economic Action Maryland
FAVElliott, RobynRegistered for: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists; Amica Center for Immigrant Rights; CareForth; Chase Brexton Health System; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition…
FWAKress, WilliamKress HammenRegistered for: Alliance for Automotive Innovation; Amazon.com Services, LLC; Apple Inc.; Boyd Gaming Corporation; Centers for Better Insurance, LLC; Coalition of Maryland Title Insurers…
INFOBoender, KharaComputer & Communications Industry AssociationRegistered for: Data Center Coalition; Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA)