Family Law - Permanent Protective Orders - Consent
Sponsor: Shaneka Henson (District 30)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Family LawStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 537 (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Specifying that an individual may consent to the issuance of a permanent protective order against the individual.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 7Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Pearl, Erin | Frederick County State's Attorney's Office | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Teahan, Margaret | MCDAA | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jordan, Lisae Clobbyist | Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ruth, Laure | Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | OMalley, Catherine | Women's Law Center | Position only |
| FAV | Hanifin Bonner, Linda | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Henson, Senator Hensonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVJordan, Lisae CMaryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)Registered for: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault