Current Status of Legislation

MCAP is testifying at hearings and/or submitting comments about the following bills in the Maryland General Assembly:

• HB 8 — Status as of January 4, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
  Heard JANUARY 19 1:00 p.m.
  Sponsored By Delegate Washington
  Entitled Crimes - Electronic Communication - Harassment Committee
  Assignments House: Judiciary
  
• HB 349 — Status as of January 30, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
  Hearing FEBRUARY 14, 1:00 p.m.
  Entitled Criminal Law - Misdemeanor Possession of Child Pornography - Statute of Limitations
  Committee Assignments House: Judiciary
  http://mlis.state.md.us/2012rs/billfile/HB0349.htm
• SB 175 — Status as of January 24, 2012: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
  Heard FEBRUARY 2, 1:00 p.m.
  Entitled Crimes - Electronic Communication - Harassment
  Committee Assignments Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  http://mlis.state.md.us/2012rs/billfile/SB0175.htm
• SB 889 — Status as of February 3, 2012: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
  No Hearing Scheduled
  Entitled Criminal Law - Misdemeanor Possession of Child Pornography - Statute of Limitations
  Committee Assignments Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  http://mlis.state.md.us/2012rs/billfile/SB0889.htm

There are also 3 other bills dealing with nudity (in contrast with porn). See: http://mlis.state.md.us/2012rs/subjects/nuditysd.htm

Ask Your Congress Members to vote YES on the "Protecting Children from Internet Pornographers Act"

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