Organization on the record
Tahirih Justice Center
Bills
17
18 for · 0 against · 0 info
Got their outcome
23%
3 of 13 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 Session1 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1458 State Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Refugees and Asylees - Establishment | FAVPDF | Stephens, Feamma | Withdrawn |
2025 Regular Session4 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 686 Victims and Witnesses - U Nonimmigrant Status - Certification of Victim Helpfulness | FWA | Goyette, Alexander | Did not advance |
| HB 1006 Immigration Enforcement - Sensitive Locations - Guidelines and Policies (Protecting Sensitive Locations Act) | FAVPDF | Goyette, Alexander | Did not advance |
| HB 1431 State and Local Agencies - Enforcement of Federal Immigration Law - Restrictions on Access to Information (Maryland Data Privacy Act) | FAV | Goyette, Alexander | Did not advance |
| SB 828 Immigration Enforcement - Sensitive Locations - Access, Guidance, and Policies (Protecting Sensitive Locations Act) | FAVPDF | Goyette, Alexander | Passed both chambers |
2023 Regular Session2 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 4 Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Repeal of Spousal Defense | FAVPDF | Prieshoff, Maria Daniella | Enacted |
| SB 129 Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Repeal of Spousal Defense | FAVPDF | Prieshoff, Maria Daniella | Enacted |
2022 Regular Session5 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 83 Family Law - Marriage of Minors | FAVPDF | Goyette, Alexander | Enacted |
| HB 153 Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Repeal of Spousal Defense | FAVPDF | Goyette, Alexander | Passed both chambers |
| SB 29 Family Law - Marriage - Age Requirements | FAVPDF | Swegman, Casey | Passed both chambers |
| SB 33 Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Fourth-Degree Sexual Offense and Spousal Defense | FWAPDF | Goyette, Alexander | Passed both chambers |
| SB 33 Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Fourth-Degree Sexual Offense and Spousal Defense | FAVPDF | Goyette, Alexander | Passed both chambers |
2021 Regular Session2 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 242 Family Law - Emancipation of a Minor and Authorization to Marry | FAVPDF | Swegman, Casey | Did not advance |
| SB 173 Family Law - Emancipation of a Minor and Authorization to Marry | FAVPDF | Swegman, Casey | Did not advance |
2020 Regular Session4 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 458 Family Law - Minors - Emancipation (Emancipation of Minors Act of 2020) | FWAPDF | Smoot, Jeanne | Did not advance |
| HB 1231 Family Law – Authorization for a Minor to Marry | FAVPDF | Smoot, Jeanne | Did not advance |
| SB 680 Family Law - Minors - Emancipation (Emancipation of Minors Act) | FWAPDF | Smoot, Jeanne | Did not advance |
| SB 949 Family Law – Authorization for a Minor to Marry | FAVPDF | Smoot, Jeanne | Did not advance |