Criminal Law - Obscene Material - Device Filters
Sponsor: Susan K. McComas (District 34B)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring, beginning January 1, 2025, all devices activated in the State to enable a certain filter to prevent minors from accessing obscene material; prohibiting a certain person from deactivating the filter; providing that a manufacturer of a device and certain persons are subject to civil and criminal liability for certain conduct related to device filters; authorizing the Attorney General to take certain actions against persons who violate the Act; etc.
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Testimony (16)
MGA witness listFAV 12FavorableUNF 4Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | McLaughlin, Darlyn | Chief of Staff, Delegate Susan K. McComas | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cairns, Peggy | Maryland Coalition Against Pornography | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kay, Brikena | Maryland Coalition Against Pornography | Position only |
| FAV | Alexandre, Jonathanlobbyist | Maryland Family Institute | Oral |
| FAV | Bull, Benjamin | National Center on Sexual Exploitation | Oral |
| FAV | Gaetan, Eleanor Kennelly | National Center on Sexual Exploitation | Oral |
| FAV | McKenna, Chris | Protect Young Eyes | Oral |
| FAV | Benhoff, Jean | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate McComas, Delegate McComaslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Modderman, Mary | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Nelson, Mary | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Reynolds-Dominguez, Camilalobbyist | FreeState Justice | Position only |
| UNF | Kaplowitz, Richard KAP | Year | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Meyerovich, Mark | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | durkin, margaretlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |