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The Human Trafficking Prevention Project

Bills
149
143 for · 13 against · 11 info
Got their outcome
41%
56 of 135 decided
Lobbyists hired
0
none registered
Reported lobbying spend
$0
compensation to lobbyists, all years on file

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Testimony history

2026 Regular Session13 appearances
BillPositionWitnessOutcome
HB 113
Criminal Procedure - Expungement of Records - Resisting Arrest and Making a False Statement to a Law Enforcement Officer
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 132
Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance - Intercepted Communications - Admissibility of Evidence
INFOPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 336
Criminal Procedure - District Court - Issuance of Summonses and Arrest Warrants
INFOPDFEmerson, JessicaPassed both chambers
HB 360
Criminal Procedure - Automated Expungement (Clean Slate Act of 2026)
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 551
Criminal Law - Drug Paraphernalia and Controlled Paraphernalia Prohibitions - Repeal
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 688
Intercepted Communications - Penalty
INFOPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 802
Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance - Intercepted Communications - Admissibility of Evidence
INFOPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 819
Commission to Examine the Expungement Laws of Maryland
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 824
Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Conviction of Distribution of Controlled Dangerous Substance
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 302
Criminal Law - Causing Ingestion of an Abortion-Inducing Drug - Prohibition (Women's Freedom From Coercion Act)
UNFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 327
Criminal Law - Drug Paraphernalia and Controlled Paraphernalia Prohibitions - Repeal
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 661
Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance - Intercepted Communications - Admissibility of Evidence
INFOPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 680
Intercepted Communications - Penalty
INFOPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
2025 Regular Session10 appearances
BillPositionWitnessOutcome
HB 108
Public Health - Abortion (Heartbeat Bill)
UNFPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 556
Drug Paraphernalia for Administration - Decriminalization
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 579
Criminal Procedure - U Nonimmigrant Status Petitions and Immigration Enforcement at Sensitive Locations
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaPassed both chambers
HB 845
Public Health - Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Services Program
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 83
Public Health - Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Services Program
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 314
Certificates of Birth, Licenses, and Identification Cards - Sex Designation (Birth Certificate Modernization Act)
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 356
Public Health - Repeal of Prohibition on Transfer of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Carlton R. Smith Act)
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 370
Drug Paraphernalia for Administration - Decriminalization
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 432
Criminal Records – Expungement and Maryland Judiciary Case Search (Expungement Reform Act of 2025)
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 608
Criminal Procedure - U Nonimmigrant Status Petitions
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
2024 Regular Session42 appearances
BillPositionWitnessOutcome
HB 47
Education - Interscholastic and Intramural Junior Varsity and Varsity Teams - Designation Based on Sex (Fairness In Girls' Sports Act)
UNFPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 73
Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Completion of Sentence
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 191
Correctional Services - Pregnancy and Postpartum Support (Prevention of Forced Infant Separation Act)
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 302
Law Enforcement Officers, Correctional Employees, and Court-Ordered Services Providers - Prohibition on Sexual Activity - Penalties and Registry
INFOPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 485
Public Health - Prohibition on Transfer of Human Immunodeficiency Virus - Repeal
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 496
Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Definition of Consent and Repeal of Force
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
HB 508
Children - Labor Trafficking
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
HB 523
Criminal Procedure – Expungement of Records – Good Cause
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 550
Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Vendor Contracts
FWAPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 550
Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Vendor Contracts
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 575
Criminal Procedure - Victim Compensation - Alterations (Victim Compensation Reform Act of 2024)
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
HB 602
Employment Discrimination – Sexual Orientation
FAVEmerson, JessicaEnacted
HB 602
Employment Discrimination – Sexual Orientation
FAVEmerson, JessicaEnacted
HB 691
Legally Protected Health Care - Gender-Affirming Treatment
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 706
Drug Paraphernalia for Administration - Decriminalization
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 745
Family Law - Protective Orders - Stalking and Permanent Protective Orders
FWAPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 867
Criminal Procedure - Expungement and Shielding - Probation Before Judgment for Driving While Impaired or Under the Influence
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 892
Criminal Law - Benefits Exploitation
FWAPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 892
Criminal Law - Benefits Exploitation
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 1096
Public Health - Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Services Program
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HJ 1
Affirming the Federal Equal Rights Amendment
FAVEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 11
Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Vendor Contracts
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 71
Correctional Services - Pregnancy and Postpartum Support (Prevention of Forced Infant Separation Act)
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 103
Overdose Awareness Day
FAVEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 118
Drunk Driving Offenses - Expungement and the Ignition Interlock System Program
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaPassed both chambers
SB 119
Legally Protected Health Care - Gender-Affirming Treatment
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 119
Legally Protected Health Care - Gender-Affirming Treatment
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 123
Criminal Procedure - Petition to Reduce Sentence
FAVEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 123
Criminal Procedure - Petition to Reduce Sentence
FAVEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 153
Maryland Department of Transportation - Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Awareness, Training, and Response
INFOEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 177
Law Enforcement Officers, Correctional Employees, and Court-Ordered Services Providers - Prohibition on Sexual Activity - Penalties and Registry
INFOPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 381
Education - Interscholastic and Intramural Junior Varsity and Varsity Teams - Designation Based on Sex (Fairness In Girls' Sports Act)
UNFPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 427
Public Health – Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Services Program
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 454
Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Completion of Sentence
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 471
Criminal Procedure - Victim Compensation - Alterations (Victim Compensation Reform Act of 2024)
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 550
Children - Labor Trafficking
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 743
Family Law - Protective Orders - Crimes of Violence and Stalking
FWAPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 753
Public Safety - Firearm Background Checks, Victim Notification, and the Maryland State Police Gun Center
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 758
Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Definition of Consent and Repeal of Force
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 862
Public Health - Pregnancy - Coercion (Protecting Pregnant Women Against Coercive Abuse and Human Trafficking)
UNFPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 1030
Criminal Procedure - Expungement of Records - Good Cause
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 1165
Public Health - Prohibition on Transfer of Human Immunodeficiency Virus - Repeal
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
2023 Regular Session72 appearances
BillPositionWitnessOutcome
HB 3
Maryland State Police Gun Center – Firearms Surrendered Under Final Protective Orders
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
HB 97
Criminal Procedure - Expungement of Records (REDEEM Act of 2023)
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 97
Criminal Procedure - Expungement of Records (REDEEM Act of 2023)
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 119
County Boards of Education - Curriculum Guides and Courses of Study - Requirements
FWAPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 154
Workgroup to Study the Impact of Court-Mandated Fines and Fees
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 173
Drug Paraphernalia for Administration - Decriminalization
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 193
Probation Before Judgment - Probation Agreements
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
HB 215
Real Property - Limitations on Summoning Law Enforcement or Emergency Services - Prohibition
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
HB 283
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Gender-Affirming Treatment (Trans Health Equity Act)
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
HB 287
Public Health - Prohibition on Transfer of Human Immunodeficiency Virus - Repeal
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 287
Public Health - Prohibition on Transfer of Human Immunodeficiency Virus - Repeal
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 297
Criminal Law - Victims of Child Sex Trafficking and Human Trafficking - Safe Harbor and Service Response
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
HB 324
Child Abuse and Neglect - Domestic Violence
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 361
Certificates of Birth - Issuance of New Certificates - Sex Designation (Birth Certificate Modernization Act)
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 426
Correctional Facilities - Transgender, Nonbinary, and Intersex Inmates (Transgender Respect, Agency, and Dignity Act)
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 427
Criminal Procedure - Medical Emergency - Immunity
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
HB 476
Consumer Protection - Debt Collectors - Debtors With Multiple Debts
FAVEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 477
Public Senior Higher Education Institutions - Reproductive Health Services Plans - Requirements
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
HB 523
Correctional Services - Pregnancy and Postpartum Support (Prevention of Forced Infant Separation Act)
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 562
Human Services - Temporary Cash Assistance - Housing Allowance
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 630
Utility Account Holders - Victims of Abuse - Protections
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
HB 630
Utility Account Holders - Victims of Abuse - Protections
FWAPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
HB 664
Criminal Procedure - Expungement of Records - Good Cause
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 667
Criminal Law - Overdosing in Public - Prohibition
UNFPDFEmerson, JessicaWithdrawn
HB 705
Declaration of Rights - Right to Reproductive Freedom
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
HB 748
Law Enforcement Officers - Sexual Contact With Person in Custody - Penalty
INFOPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 758
Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits - Preservation and Storage
FAVEmerson, JessicaEnacted
HB 759
Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services - Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit Reporting Program
FAVEmerson, JessicaEnacted
HB 808
Reproductive Health Protection Act
FWAPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
HB 861
Criminal Procedure - Victim Compensation - Alterations
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 906
Occupational Licensing and Certification - Criminal History - Prohibited Disclosures and Predetermination Review Process
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 953
Public Health – Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Services Program
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 958
Public Health - Abortion
UNFPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 973
Health - Abortion - Ultrasound and Waiting Period
UNFPDFEmerson, JessicaWithdrawn
HB 1043
Public Health - Pregnancy - Coercion (Coercive Abuse Against Mothers Prevention Act)
UNFPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 1069
Protective Orders – Coercive Control
UNFPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 27
Criminal Procedure - Restorative Justice Program
UNFPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 37
Criminal Procedure - Expungement of Records (REDEEM Act of 2023)
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 84
Places of Public Accommodation and Public Buildings - Gender-Inclusive Signage
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 148
Victim Services Programs - Supplementing Federal Funding and Support (Victim Services Stabilization Act)
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 148
Victim Services Programs - Supplementing Federal Funding and Support (Victim Services Stabilization Act)
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 185
Maryland State Police Gun Center - Firearms Surrendered Under Final Protective Orders
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 199
Primary and Secondary Education - Comprehensive Health Education Framework - Established
FWAPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 211
Probation Before Judgment – Probation Agreements
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 211
Probation Before Judgment – Probation Agreements
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 292
Criminal Law - Victims of Child Sex Trafficking and Human Trafficking - Safe Harbor and Service Response
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 292
Criminal Law - Victims of Child Sex Trafficking and Human Trafficking - Safe Harbor and Service Response
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 391
Criminal Procedure - Victims of Sexually Assaultive Behavior
FAVEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 420
Human Services – Temporary Cash Assistance – Housing Allowance
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 450
Real Property - Limitations on Summoning Law Enforcement or Emergency Services - Prohibition
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 450
Real Property - Limitations on Summoning Law Enforcement or Emergency Services - Prohibition
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 460
Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Gender–Affirming Treatment (Trans Health Equity Act)
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 460
Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Gender–Affirming Treatment (Trans Health Equity Act)
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 499
Workgroup to Study Reentry
FWAPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 532
Criminal Law - Overdosing in Public - Prohibition
UNFPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 546
Criminal Procedure - Medical Emergency - Immunity
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 546
Criminal Procedure - Medical Emergency - Immunity
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 615
Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services - Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit Reporting Program
FAVEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 618
Public Health – Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Services Program
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 755
Law Enforcement Officers - Sexual Contact With Person in Custody - Penalty
INFOPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 761
Correctional Facilities - Transgender, Nonbinary, and Intersex Inmates (Transgender Respect, Agency, and Dignity Act)
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 762
Drug Paraphernalia for Administration - Decriminalization
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 786
Health - Reproductive Health Services - Protected Information and Insurance Requirements
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 786
Health - Reproductive Health Services - Protected Information and Insurance Requirements
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 788
Criminal Procedure - Victim Compensation - Alterations
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 789
Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits - Preservation and Storage
FAVEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 798
Declaration of Rights - Right to Reproductive Freedom
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 798
Declaration of Rights - Right to Reproductive Freedom
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 832
Public Health - Pregnancy - Coercion (Coercive Abuse Against Mothers Prevention Act)
UNFPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 845
End–of–Life Option Act (The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings and the Honorable Shane E. Pendergrass Act)
FAVEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 859
Reproductive Health Protection Act
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 859
Reproductive Health Protection Act
FWAPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
2022 Regular Session30 appearances
BillPositionWitnessOutcome
HB 8
Labor and Employment – Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program – Establishment (Time to Care Act of 2022)
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 114
Access to Counsel in Immigration Proceedings Program
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 148
Criminal Law - Stalking - Definition
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
HB 194
Education - Family Life and Human Sexuality Curriculum - Sexting
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 251
Consumer Protection - Maryland Consumer Reporting Act - Registration of Consumer Reporting Agencies and Regulations
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 296
Temporary Protective Orders - Electronic Filing and Video Conferencing Hearings
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
HB 323
Real Property - Limitations on Summoning Law Enforcement or Emergency Services - Prohibition
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 337
Criminal Procedure - Sentencing - Primary Caretaker
FWAPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 370
Certificates of Birth – Issuance of New Certificates – Sex Designation
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 408
Statewide Targeted Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act of 2022
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 453
Correctional Facilities - Transgender, Nonbinary, and Intersex Inmates (Transgender Respect, Agency, and Dignity Act)
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 454
Correctional Services - Pregnancy and Postpartum Support (Prevention of Forced Infant Separation Act)
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 481
Drug Paraphernalia for Administration - Decriminalization
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 559
Probation Before Judgment - Probation Agreements - Probation Not Deportation
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
HB 572
Places of Public Accommodation and Public Buildings - Gender-Inclusive Signage
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaWithdrawn
HB 833
Criminal Law - Victims of Child Sex Trafficking and Human Trafficking - Safe Harbor and Service Response
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaPassed both chambers
HB 833
Criminal Law - Victims of Child Sex Trafficking and Human Trafficking - Safe Harbor and Service Response
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaPassed both chambers
HB 937
Abortion Care Access Act
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 129
Access to Counsel in Immigration Proceedings Program
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 265
Probation Before Judgment – Probation Agreements – Probation Not Deportation
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 275
Labor and Employment – Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program – Establishment (Time to Care Act of 2022)
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 280
Temporary Protective Orders - Electronic Filing and Video Conferencing Hearings
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 328
Criminal Law - Stalking - Definition
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 509
Drug Paraphernalia for Administration - Decriminalization
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 550
Correctional Facilities - Transgender, Nonbinary, and Intersex Inmates (Transgender Respect, Agency, and Dignity Act)
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 568
Health Records and Reporting of Overdoses - Limitations on Use in Criminal Investigation or Prosecution
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaEnacted
SB 710
Criminal Procedure - Expungement of Records - Modifications
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 767
Criminal Procedure - Human Trafficking - Vacatur and Expungement
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 768
Criminal Law - Victims of Child Sex Trafficking and Human Trafficking - Safe Harbor and Service Response
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance
SB 776
Correctional Services – Pregnancy and Postpartum Support (Prevention of Forced Infant Separation Act)
FAVPDFEmerson, JessicaDid not advance