Organization on the record
Women's Law Center of Maryland, Inc.
Bills
196
170 for · 41 against · 2 info
Got their outcome
55%
104 of 189 decided
Lobbyists hired
7
2022 to 2026
Reported lobbying spend
$48,228
compensation to lobbyists, all years on file
What this organization does in Annapolis
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Testimony history
2024 Regular Session57 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 5 Criminal Law - Indecent Exposure Within the Presence of a Minor | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 21 Criminal Procedure - Warrantless Arrest - Straw Purchase Participant | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 39 Residential Service Agencies - Reimbursement - Personal Assistance Services (Homecare Worker Rights Act of 2024) | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 97 Baby Food - Toxic Heavy Metals - Testing and Labeling (Rudy's Law) | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 99 Criminal Law – Sexual Solicitation of a Minor Through Child Pornography – Prohibition | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 136 Employment Standards, Prevailing Wage, and Living Wage - Employer Adverse Actions and Enforcement | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 141 Criminal Procedure - Child Victims - Testimony in Child Abuse Cases | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 189 Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Personal Care Aides - Wage Reports | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 214 Family Law – Adoption of an Adult | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 274 Intercepted Communications - Penalty | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 288 Criminal Law - Visual Surveillance With Prurient Intent - Private Place and Minor Victim | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 290 Crimes - Interception of Wire, Oral, or Electronic Communications - Exception for Imminent Danger | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 330 Courts - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 339 Unemployment Insurance - Disqualification - Stoppage of Work Caused by Labor Dispute | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 405 Family Law - Child Custody Evaluators - Qualifications and Training | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 406 Marriage - Confidential Communication | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 418 Grant Applications and Reporting - Maryland Efficient Grant Application Council - Alterations | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 434 Persons Providing Lobbyist Compensation – Statement of Political Contributions – Exemption for Nonprofits | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 482 Criminal Injuries Compensation Board - Victims of Nonfatal Strangulation | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 485 Public Health - Prohibition on Transfer of Human Immunodeficiency Virus - Repeal | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 490 Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Donations to Diaper Banks and Other Charitable Entities - Sunset Extension | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 508 Children - Labor Trafficking | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 553 Family Law - Fundamental Parental Rights | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 606 Sales and Use Tax - Baby Products - Exemption | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 648 Family Law - Child Support - Actual Income | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 656 Family Law - Victims of Domestic Violence Program - Certification and Grant Fund | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 745 Family Law - Protective Orders - Stalking and Permanent Protective Orders | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 802 Labor and Employment - Mandatory Meetings on Religious or Political Matters - Employee Attendance and Participation (Protecting Workers From Captive Audience Meetings Act) | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 848 Family Law - Child Custody - Determinations | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 869 Public Safety – Firearm Background Checks, Victim Notification, and the Maryland State Police Gun Center | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 935 Comprehensive Community Safety Funding Act | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 965 Maryland Department of Health - Breast Cancer Program - Eligibility and Public Awareness Campaign | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 1045 Family Law – Child Support – Multifamily Adjustment | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 1047 Consumer Protection – Self–Administered Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 1139 Growing Family Child Care Opportunities Pilot Program – Permanent Establishment | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 1290 Protective Orders - Coercive Control | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 1307 Family Law – Child Custody and Visitation – Visitation Reevaluations and Remedies | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 153 Maryland Department of Transportation - Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Awareness, Training, and Response | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 202 Department of Aging - Caregiver Expense Grant Program - Established | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 327 Family Law - Child Custody - Determinations | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | 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) | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 390 Family Law - Child Support - Actual Income | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 391 Criminal Law - Sexual Extortion, Stalking, and Revenge Porn - Statute of Limitations and In Banc Review | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 398 Criminal Injuries Compensation Board - Victims of Nonfatal Strangulation | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 438 Family Law - Fundamental Parental Rights | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 439 Family Law - Victims of Domestic Violence Program - Certification and Grant Fund | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 459 Grant Applications and Reporting - Maryland Efficient Grant Application Council - Alterations | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 550 Children - Labor Trafficking | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 610 Crimes – Interception of Wire, Oral, or Electronic Communications – Exception for Imminent Danger | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 666 Maryland Commission on Civil Rights - Monetary Relief | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 670 Child Custody and Visitation - Best Interest of the Child | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 723 Baby Food - Toxic Heavy Metals - Testing and Labeling (Rudy's Law) | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 743 Family Law - Protective Orders - Crimes of Violence and Stalking | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 784 Comprehensive Community Safety Funding Act | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 938 Maryland Department of Health - Public Education Campaign on Prostate, Lung, and Breast Cancer Prevention | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 949 Consumer Protection - Self-Administered Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 1011 Family Law – Child Support – Multifamily Adjustment | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
2023 Regular Session46 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 13 Hate Crimes – Civil Remedy | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 14 Family Law - Grounds for Divorce | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 131 Criminal Law – Unnatural or Perverted Sexual Practice – Repeal | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 185 Nonpublic Schools and Child Care Providers - Corporal Punishment - Prohibition | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 215 Real Property - Limitations on Summoning Law Enforcement or Emergency Services - Prohibition | UNF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 267 Family Law - Maryland Child Abduction Prevention Act | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 285 Family Law - Custody Evaluators - Qualifications and Training | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 297 Criminal Law - Victims of Child Sex Trafficking and Human Trafficking - Safe Harbor and Service Response | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 307 Firearm Safety - Storage Requirements and Youth Suicide Prevention (Jaelynn's Law) | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 324 Child Abuse and Neglect - Domestic Violence | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 361 Certificates of Birth - Issuance of New Certificates - Sex Designation (Birth Certificate Modernization Act) | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 411 Criminal Procedure - Violation of Pretrial or Posttrial Condition by Incarcerated Person - Victim Contact | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 412 Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Consent and Second-Degree Rape | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 440 Child Custody - Relocation of Child - Expedited Hearing (Assurance of Child's Safety Act) | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 630 Utility Account Holders - Victims of Abuse - Protections | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 630 Utility Account Holders - Victims of Abuse - Protections | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 666 Family Law - Fundamental Parental Rights | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 758 Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits - Preservation and Storage | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 759 Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services - Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit Reporting Program | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 762 Criminal Procedure - Child Advocacy Centers - Care Providers | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 861 Criminal Procedure - Victim Compensation - Alterations | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 1020 Child Custody - Legal Decision Making and Parenting Time | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 1069 Protective Orders – Coercive Control | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 13 Family Law - Custody Evaluators - Qualifications and Training | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 21 Criminal Law - Person in a Position of Authority - Sexual Offenses With a Minor | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Passed both chambers |
| SB 27 Criminal Procedure - Restorative Justice Program | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 28 Child Custody – Legal Decision Making and Parenting Time | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 36 Family Law - Grounds for Divorce | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 36 Family Law - Grounds for Divorce | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 40 Public Information Act - Inspection of Records From Body-Worn Digital Recording Devices | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 40 Public Information Act - Inspection of Records From Body-Worn Digital Recording Devices | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 42 Child Custody - Relocation of Child - Expedited Hearing (Assurance of Child's Safety Act) | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 54 Criminal Law – Unnatural or Perverted Sexual Practice – Repeal | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 129 Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Repeal of Spousal Defense | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 292 Criminal Law - Victims of Child Sex Trafficking and Human Trafficking - Safe Harbor and Service Response | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 340 Criminal Law - False Statements - Emergency or Commission of Crime (Antiswatting Act of 2023) | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 383 Family Law - Maryland Child Abduction Prevention Act | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 383 Family Law - Maryland Child Abduction Prevention Act | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 410 Public Health - Childbirth - Paternity Test | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 487 Criminal Procedure - Violation of Pretrial or Posttrial Condition by Incarcerated Person - Victim Contact | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 566 Family Law - Fundamental Parental Rights | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 615 Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services - Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit Reporting Program | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 754 Maryland Wiretap and Electronic Surveillance Reform Workgroup | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 788 Criminal Procedure - Victim Compensation - Alterations | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 789 Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits - Preservation and Storage | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 858 Firearm Safety - Storage Requirements and Youth Suicide Prevention (Jaelynn's Law) | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
2022 Regular Session75 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 50 Public Health – Abortion, Artificial Insemination, and Sterilization – Requirement | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 86 Landlord and Tenant – Residential Leases – Tenant Rights and Protections (Tenant Protection Act of 2022) | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Vetoed |
| HB 104 Family Law - Child Custody and Visitation | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 110 Criminal Law - Stalking - Penalties | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Withdrawn |
| HB 121 Juvenile Court Jurisdiction - Peace Orders - Repeal | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 148 Criminal Law - Stalking - Definition | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 165 Education - Sexual Abuse and Assault Awareness and Prevention Program - Human and Sex Trafficking | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 165 Education - Sexual Abuse and Assault Awareness and Prevention Program - Human and Sex Trafficking | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 167 Commission to Establish a Maryland Women Veterans Memorial | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 194 Education - Family Life and Human Sexuality Curriculum - Sexting | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 209 Criminal Law – Unnatural or Perverted Sexual Practice – Repeal | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 210 Criminal Trials - Spousal Privilege - Exception | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 210 Criminal Trials - Spousal Privilege - Exception | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 211 Criminal Procedure - Warrantless Arrest - Straw Purchase Participant | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 211 Criminal Procedure - Warrantless Arrest - Straw Purchase Participant | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 223 Criminal Law – Person in a Position of Authority – Sexual Offenses With a Minor | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 225 Criminal Procedure - Victims of Sexually Assaultive Behavior | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 284 Criminal Procedure - Out of Court Statements - Child Victims and Witnesses | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 296 Temporary Protective Orders - Electronic Filing and Video Conferencing Hearings | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 338 Child Abuse and Neglect - Definition of Neglect | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 369 Marriage Records – Name Change | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 561 Child Custody - Cases Involving Child Abuse or Domestic Violence - Training for Judges | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 564 Family Law – Child Custody and Visitation – Disease or Illness | UNF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 583 Public Health - Abortions - Prenatal Diagnosis of Down Syndrome (Down Syndrome Dignity Act) | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 626 Pregnant Person's Freedom Act of 2022 | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 639 Family Law - Grounds for Divorce | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 639 Family Law - Grounds for Divorce | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 735 Public Health – Abortion | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 817 Criminal Law – Violation of a Protective Order – Merger Prohibition and Separate Sentence Authorization | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 817 Criminal Law – Violation of a Protective Order – Merger Prohibition and Separate Sentence Authorization | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 833 Criminal Law - Victims of Child Sex Trafficking and Human Trafficking - Safe Harbor and Service Response | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Passed both chambers |
| HB 833 Criminal Law - Victims of Child Sex Trafficking and Human Trafficking - Safe Harbor and Service Response | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Passed both chambers |
| HB 887 Domestic Violence - Protective Orders - Status Hearings | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 947 Family Law - Joint Custody | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 1036 Child Custody - Relocation of Child - Expedited Hearing | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 1139 Public Funds - Prohibition on Expenditures for Abortion (Abortion Subsidy Prohibition Act) | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 1167 Public Health - Abortions - Coercion (Coercive Abuse Against Mothers Prevention Act) | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 1168 Child Custody - Legal Decision-Making and Parenting Time | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 1178 Peace Orders and Protective Orders - Coercive Control | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 1230 Unborn Child Protection From Dismemberment Abortion Act of 2022 | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 1293 Driver's Licenses - Suspension For Child Support Arrearages - Exception | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 1317 Health - Informed Consent (Woman's Right to Know Act) | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 1335 Perinatal Care - Drug and Alcohol Testing and Screening - Consent | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 1360 Public Health - Abortion-Inducing Drugs | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 1364 Health Care Freedom of Conscience Act | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 1369 Public Health - Abortions - Standards and Reporting | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 1418 Marriage – Confidential Communication – Criminal Charge | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 17 Child Custody - Cases Involving Child Abuse or Domestic Violence - Training for Judges | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 17 Child Custody - Cases Involving Child Abuse or Domestic Violence - Training for Judges | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 20 Criminal Procedure - Out of Court Statements - Child Victims and Witnesses | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 22 Criminal Law - Unnatural or Perverted Sexual Practice - Repeal | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 31 Public Information Act – Inspection of Records From Body–Worn Digital Recording Devices | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 31 Public Information Act – Inspection of Records From Body–Worn Digital Recording Devices | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 33 Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Fourth-Degree Sexual Offense and Spousal Defense | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Passed both chambers |
| SB 33 Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Fourth-Degree Sexual Offense and Spousal Defense | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Passed both chambers |
| SB 41 Family Law – Child Custody and Visitation | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 49 Criminal Law - Person in a Position of Authority - Sexual Offenses With a Minor | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 53 Juvenile Law - Child Interrogation Protection Act | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 53 Juvenile Law - Child Interrogation Protection Act | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 280 Temporary Protective Orders - Electronic Filing and Video Conferencing Hearings | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 328 Criminal Law - Stalking - Definition | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 336 Family Law - Custody Evaluators - Qualifications and Training | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 338 Handgun Permit - Preliminary Approval | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 377 Marriage Records - Name Change | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Passed both chambers |
| SB 382 Intercepted Communications - Admissibility of Evidence | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 504 Equal Protection of Unborn Human Beings Act of 2022 | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 535 Unborn Child Protection From Dismemberment Abortion Act | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 682 Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Gender-Affirming Treatment (Trans Health Equity Act of 2022) | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 718 Family Law - Alimony - Modification | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 768 Criminal Law - Victims of Child Sex Trafficking and Human Trafficking - Safe Harbor and Service Response | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 843 Perinatal Care – Drug and Alcohol Testing and Screening – Consent | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 849 Child Custody – Legal Decision–Making and Parenting Time | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 884 Driver's Licenses - Suspension for Child Support Arrearages - Exception | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 889 Family Law - Child Custody Actions - Considered Judgment of Minor Children | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 891 Public Health - Medical Procedures - Parent or Guardian Notice (Maryland Parental Involvement Enhancement Act) | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
2021 Regular Session35 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 9 Family Law - Mandatory Reporter Training | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 79 Legal Advertisement or Legal Notice – Publication in Newspaper or Newspaper in General Circulation – Online Newspapers | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 147 Criminal Law – Sexual Crimes – Repeal of Spousal Defense (Love Is No Defense to Sexual Crimes) | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 149 Criminal Law - Distribution of Child Pornography - Minor | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 180 Juveniles - Sexting | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 193 Criminal Procedure - Victims of Crime - Private Room | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 195 Criminal Procedure - District Court Commissioners - Issuance of Arrest Warrant | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 243 Family Law - Grounds for Divorce | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 243 Family Law - Grounds for Divorce | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 268 Criminal Trials - Spousal Privilege - Exception | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 382 Juvenile Law - Conduct by Children Involving Sexually Explicit or Nude Images | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 449 Family Law - Marriage - Licenses and Records | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 505 Child Custody - Legal Decision Making and Parenting Time | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 505 Child Custody - Legal Decision Making and Parenting Time | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 720 Intercepted Communications - Penalties and Admissibility of Evidence | INFOPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 744 Courts – Counsel Appearance Fees – Domestic Violence | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 744 Courts – Counsel Appearance Fees – Domestic Violence | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| HB 748 Family Law – Child Custody and Visitation | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 816 Family Law - Support of Destitute Adult Children - Repeal | UNF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 1036 Child Custody – Cases Involving Child Abuse or Domestic Violence – Training for Judges and Child’s Counsel | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 1233 Correctional Services - Inmates - Intake and Release Requirements (Reentry Success Act of 2021) | UNF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| HB 1339 Child Support - Guidelines | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 57 Family Law – Child Custody and Visitation | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 109 Secretary of State - Address Confidentiality Programs - Merger of Programs and Expanded Participant Eligibility | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 250 Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Fourth Degree Sexual Offense and Spousal Defense | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Passed both chambers |
| SB 299 Human Services - Trauma-Informed Care - Commission and Training (Healing Maryland's Trauma Act) | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 305 Legal Advertisement or Legal Notice – Publication in Newspaper or Newspaper in General Circulation – Online Newspapers | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 355 Family Law – Custody Evaluators – Qualifications and Training | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 363 Courts – Improperly Summoning a Police Officer – Civil Liability | FWAPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 484 Criminal Procedure - Victims of Crime - Private Room | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 488 Family Law - Marriage - Licenses and Records | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Enacted |
| SB 555 Criminal Procedure – Victims of Sexually Assaultive Behavior – Required Meeting | FAV | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 629 Intercepted Communications - Penalties and Admissibility of Evidence | INFOPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 675 Child Custody - Cases Involving Child Abuse or Domestic Violence - Training for Judges and Child's Counsel | UNFPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |
| SB 690 Public Information Act - Inspection of Records From Body-Worn Digital Recording Devices | FAVPDF | Ruth, Laure | Did not advance |