Organization on the record
Public Citizen
Bills
26
19 for · 7 against · 1 info
Got their outcome
38%
9 of 24 decided
Lobbyists hired
0
none registered
Reported lobbying spend
$0
compensation to lobbyists, all years on file
What this organization does in Annapolis
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Testimony history
2026 Regular Session8 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 145 Election Law - Election Misinformation, Election Disinformation, and Deepfakes | FAVPDF | Holman, Craig | Did not advance |
| HB 1027 Election Law - Telephone Voting System - Requirements | UNF | Iacobucci, Liz | Did not advance |
| HB 1066 Municipal Elections - Qualified Electronic Transmission Systems - Authorization for Use | UNF | Iacobucci, Liz | Did not advance |
| HB 1133 Public Health - Drug Manufacturer-Funded Disease Awareness Campaigns - Registration and Required Disclosure | FAVPDF | Whiteman, Megan | Did not advance |
| HB 1134 Pharmaceutical Drugs and Devices - Gifts to Health Care Professionals - Prohibition | FAVPDF | Steinbrook, Robert | Did not advance |
| SB 141 Election Law - Election Misinformation, Election Disinformation, and Deepfakes | FAVPDF | Branch, Joshua | Enacted |
| SB 727 Municipal Elections - Qualified Electronic Transmission Systems - Authorization for Use | UNF | Freechild, Aquene | Did not advance |
| SB 901 Election Law - Telephone Voting System - Requirements | INFO | Freechild, Aquene | Did not advance |
2025 Regular Session3 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 525 Election Law - Influencing a Voter By Dissemination of a Deepfake - Prohibition | FAVPDF | Holman, Craig | Did not advance |
| HB 740 Election Law - Campaign Materials - Disclosure of Use of Synthetic Media | FAVPDF | Kim, Ashley | Did not advance |
| SB 361 Election Law - Influence on a Voter's Voting Decision By Use of Fraud - Prohibition | FAVPDF | Kim, Ashley | Passed both chambers |
2024 Regular Session9 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 340 Prescription Drug Affordability Board - Authority for Upper Payment Limits and Funding (Lowering Prescription Drug Costs For All Marylanders Now Act) | FAVPDF | Ravinthiran, Jishian | Did not advance |
| HB 769 Local Public Campaign Financing - Expansion to Additional Offices | FAV | Freechild, Aquene | Did not advance |
| HB 775 Election Law - Voters With Disabilities - Electronic Ballot Return | UNF | Freechild, Aquene | Did not advance |
| SB 388 Prescription Drug Affordability Board - Authority for Upper Payment Limits and Funding (Lowering Prescription Drug Costs for All Marylanders Act of 2024) | FAVPDF | Ravinthiran, Jishian | Did not advance |
| SB 480 Protecting Election Officials Act of 2024 | FAV | Giles, Jalisa | Enacted |
| SB 660 Maryland Voting Rights Act of 2024 - Counties and Municipalities | FAV | Freechild, Aquene | Did not advance |
| SB 802 Election Law - Voters with Disabilities - Electronic Ballot Return | UNF | Giles, Jalisa | Did not advance |
| SB 978 Election Law - Synthetic Media - Disclosure and Regulation | FAVPDF | Holman, Craig | Did not advance |
| SB 978 Election Law - Synthetic Media - Disclosure and Regulation | FAVPDF | Holman, Craig | Did not advance |
2023 Regular Session4 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 129 Courts - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation | FAVPDF | Levy, Paul | Did not advance |
| HB 645 Election Law - Electronic Ballot Return System - Study and Request for Proposals | UNF | Freechild, Aquene | Did not advance |
| SB 488 Election Law - Electronic Ballot Return System - Study and Request for Proposals | UNF | Freechild, Aquene | Did not advance |
| SB 619 Courts - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation | FAVPDF | Levy, Paul | Did not advance |
2022 Regular Session1 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB 315 Courts - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation | FAVPDF | Levy, Paul | Did not advance |