Higher Education - Drug Detection Products - Distribution and Report
Sponsor: Deni Taveras (District 47B)Committee: AppropriationsSubject: Higher EducationStatus: Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations) (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring each institution of higher education to provide certain drug detection products to students at no charge; and altering a certain reporting requirement.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 8FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Tauler, Ashleylobbyist | Maryland Coalition of Families | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Taveras, Deni | Maryland General Assembly | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kotz, John | Recovery180 | Oral |
| FAV | Sidh, Shivani | University of Maryland, Student Government Association | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Taveras, Delegate Taveraslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Harris, Mrs. | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Hessler, Thereselobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Latino Caucus, Maryland Legislative | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Rosa, Richard | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Power, Matt | Maryland Independent College and University Association | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Clark, Andy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Keller, Emily | Maryland's Office of Overdose Response | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVHessler, ThereseRegistered for: City of Gaithersburg; Elevate Recovery Centers; Evolve Kids Care; Evolve Life Centers; High Roller Technologies; Laila's Gift…