January 6th Insurrectionists - Prohibition on Service in Certain Government Roles
Sponsor: Cheryl C. Kagan (District 17)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsStatus: Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting individuals convicted of certain crimes in relation to the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, from serving on a board, committee, commission, task force, or workgroup created by state law, in the executive service of state government, or in a special appointment in state government; and requiring an appointing authority to take certain actions to remove or terminate the employment of an individual serving in a role in violation of the Act.
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Testimony (18)
MGA witness listFAV 13FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 4Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Bartolomeo, Kathleen | GCAN, MCRT | Position only |
| FAV | Kagan, Sen. Cheryl | Maryland State Senate | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Mizrahi, Jennifer | Mizrahi Family Charitable Fund | Position only |
| FAV | Delaney, Congresswoman April | United States Congress | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kaplowitz, Richard KAP | Year | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Dunn, Harry | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Gonell, Retired Sgt. Aquilino | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Graham, Lizzy | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lent, Michael | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Littell, Melinda | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Kagan, Senator Kaganlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Sims, Joyce | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Davis, Stacey | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Lang, Alan | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Meyerovich, Mark | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Weinberg, Davidlobbyist | Protect Democracy United | Oral |
Organizations on record
GCAN, MCRTFAV 1
YearFAV 1