Hate Crimes and Hate Bias - Definitions of Sexual Orientation and Hate Bias Incident
Sponsor: Joe Vogel (District 17)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the definition of 'sexual orientation' applicable to certain hate crime statutes; and defining 'hate bias incident' applicable to a certain requirement that the Department of State Police collect, analyze, and report certain information provided by certain law enforcement agencies.
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Testimony (26)
MGA witness listFAV 22FavorableUNF 4Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Glassman, Vidal | CASA | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | miller, deborahlobbyist | JCRC of Greater Washington | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Fair, Kris | MD Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Dove, S. Spencer | Maryland Commission on Civil Rights | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Browning, Jeremy | Maryland Commission on LGBTQIA+ Affairs | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Plante, Cecilia | Maryland Legislative Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Frederick, Jennifer | Maryland Office of the Attorney General | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Vogel, Joe | Office of Delegate Joe Vogel | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jasen, John | One Pasadena | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Watts, Lydia | Rebuild, Overcome, and Rise (ROAR) Center at UMB | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hoffman, Charlotte | Trans Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | OMalley, Catherine | Women's Law Center | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Benner, Laurie | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Vogel, Delegate Vogellegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Hollywood, Nicole | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jones, Tina | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kaplowitz, Richard | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Littell, Melinda | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Torres, Tica | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Torres, Tica | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Towne, Ezra | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Ferrell, Valerie | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Meyerovich, Mark | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVmiller, deborahJCRC of Greater WashingtonRegistered for: Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington