Criminal Injuries Compensation Board - Victims of Nonfatal Strangulation
Sponsor: William G. Folden (District 4)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Criminal Law - ProceduresStatus: Hearing 2/01 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing the reimbursement of certain physicians, qualified health care providers, and hospitals by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for certain forensic examinations of and health care services provided to a victim of nonfatal strangulation without charge; and specifying that 'strangulation' includes strangulation that is not related to rape, sexual offense, or sexual abuse.
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Testimony (14)
MGA witness listFAV 14Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Volz, Jessica | Adventist Health Care | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Berkowitz, Rosalyn | Baltimore County Commission for Women | Oral |
| FAV | Freenock, Callie | Frederick Health Hospital | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Engler, Brett | MSAA | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jordan, Lisae Clobbyist | Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Krienke, Janelobbyist | Maryland Hospital Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Morgan, Jessica | Maryland Legislative Agenda for Women (MLAW) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Shapiro, Melanielobbyist | Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Feinstein, Debbie | Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office | Oral |
| FAV | Beeson, Diana | TurnAround Inc. | Position only |
| FAV | Ruth, Laure | Women's Law Center of Maryland, Inc. | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kasemeyer, Pam | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Folden, Senator Foldenlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Tucci, Susan | Individual | Oral |
Organizations on record
MSAAFAV 1
TurnAround Inc.FAV 1
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVJordan, Lisae CMaryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)Registered for: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault
FAVShapiro, MelanieMaryland Network Against Domestic ViolenceRegistered for: Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence