Criminal Law - Interference of Custody Orders - Penalties
Sponsor: Steve Johnson (District 34A)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a person from knowingly and willfully interfering with a custody order over which a court of the State has jurisdiction by enticing or persuading a minor away or withholding a minor from a lawful custodian, a court-appointed guardian, or a person lawfully standing in loco parentis; and requiring a written warning for a violation of the Act to include certain information and a notice of the potential penalties that may be imposed for subsequent violations.
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Testimony (10)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableUNF 4Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | GARZA, ROBERT | RobertGarza.us | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Fitzgerald, Brian | Self | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Johnson, S., Delegate Johnson, S.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Hurtt, Jerron | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Robert, Nolanda | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Smith, Michelle | MSBA FLSC | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Jordan, Lisae Clobbyist | Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) | Position only |
| UNF | Vormelker, Will | Maryland Judiciary | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Ruth, Laure | Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFJordan, Lisae CMaryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)Registered for: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault