Algorithmic Addiction Fund - Establishment
Sponsor: Katie Fry Hester (District 9)Committee: FinanceSubject: Public HealthStatus: Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. (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 algorithm addiction treatment and prevention efforts; requiring the Secretary to establish a certain grant program; etc.
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Testimony (15)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableFWA 5Favorable with amendmentsUNF 4Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Tompsett, Thomas | Harris Jones & Malone | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Woolums, Johnlobbyist | Maryland Assn. of Boards of Education | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Fry Hester, Katie | Maryland Senate | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Elliott, Robynlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Montoya, Rita24 | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Hester, Senator Hesterlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Fink, Nelda | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Raine, James | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | durkin, margaretlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | mcavoy, vince | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Kress, Williamlobbyist | Kress Hammen | Oral |
| FWA | Committee, Advocacy | Maryland Counseling Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Abrams, Hanna | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Lininger, Brettlobbyist | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | McComas, Christine | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVWoolums, JohnMaryland Assn. of Boards of EducationRegistered for: Maryland Association of Boards of Education
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…
FWALininger, BrettRegistered for: Aflac (American Family Life Assurance Company); Amazon.com Services, LLC; American International Group; Boyd Gaming Corporation; Brookfield Power US Asset Management LLC; Centers for Better Insurance, LLC…