Civil Actions - Unsolicited Obscene Material
Sponsor: Lesley J. Lopez (District 39)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Civil Actions and ProceduresStatus: Hearing 2/19 at 11:00 a.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a person from knowingly sending by electronic means to another person an image or video depicting obscene material that the sender knows or reasonably should know is unsolicited; authorizing a person to bring an action against a person who violates the Act; and exempting certain entities and individuals from the Act.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 12FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Jordan, Lisae Clobbyist | Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Alexandre, Jonathanlobbyist | Maryland Family Institute | Oral |
| FAV | Plante, Cecilia | Maryland Legislative Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ruth, Laure | Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Lopez, Delegate Lopezlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Lopez, Lesley | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Mauer, William | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Mercer, Jenniferlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Pilgrim, Gregory | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Rosa, Richard | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Tisdale, Jennifer | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | durkin, margaretlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVJordan, Lisae CMaryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)Registered for: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault