Criminal Law - Crimes Against Minors - Sensitive Locations
Sponsor: Joanne C. Benson (District 24)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a person from committing a felony against a victim who is a minor within 5 miles of certain locations; and establishing that a violation of the Act is a felony and punishable with imprisonment up to 15 years.
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Testimony (4)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Arias, Dianelobbyist | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Benson, Senator Bensonlegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Jones, Brenda | Families Advocating Intelligent Registries (FAIR) | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Braveboy, Aisha | Prince George's County State's Attorney | Oral |