Criminal Law - Witchcraft - Exoneration
Sponsor: Heather Bagnall (District 33C)Committee: Rules and Executive NominationsSubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 3/10 at 3:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Exonerating those accused, tried, or convicted of witchcraft in the Province of Maryland prior to the American Revolution.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 12FavorableUNF 4Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Igwe, Leo | Advocacy for Alleged Witches | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hutchinson, Joshua | End Witch Hunts | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jack, Sarah | End Witch Hunts | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Pugliese-Shaw, Elizabeth | MD Witches Exoneration Project | Oral |
| FAV | Goldstein, Mathew | Secular Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Phelps Jr, Ken | The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | OMalley, Catherine | Women's Law Center | Position only |
| FAV | Bagnall, Heather | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Bagnall, Delegate Bagnalllegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Elliott, Robynlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | York, Katie | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Elbourn, James | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Vernon, Michael | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Williams, Peggy | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
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…