Human Rights
Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Reproductive Health Protection Act [HB-808]
[Reproductive Rights ]
[Healthcare ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Prohibiting a judge from requiring a person to give certain testimony or a statement or to produce evidence for a case involving an alleged violation of the criminal law of another state relating to health care that is legally protected in the State; prohibiting a judge from issuing an ex parte order to intercept certain communication for the purpose of investigating or recovering evidence related to legally protected health care, subject to a certain exception; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Frank Conaway
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 247 on 05/03/2023
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West Virginia 2023 Regular Session
Relating to Privacy of Social Care information [HB-3326]
[Data Privacy ]
[Human Services ]
The purpose of this bill is to create a Privacy of Social Care Information Act. It provides a statement of legislative intent; sets forth definitions; clarifies applicability; provides for use of data; and describes article's relation to other privacy laws.
Sponsored by: Rep. Amy Summers
With Amendment, Do Pass, But First To Judiciary on 02/15/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Correctional Facilities - Transgender, Nonbinary, and Intersex Inmates (Transgender Respect, Agency, and Dignity Act) [SB-761]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Human Rights ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Requiring the Commissioner of Correction to report certain information regarding the gender identities of inmates and the housing status of transgender, nonbinary, or intersex inmates; prohibiting an employee of a correctional facility from discriminating against inmates on the basis of certain protected classes; requiring the managing official of a correctional facility to develop a written nondiscrimination policy regarding inmates; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jill Carter
Hearing 3/15 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Reproductive Health Protection Act [SB-859]
[Reproductive Rights ]
[Healthcare ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Public Health ]
Prohibiting a judge from requiring a person to give certain testimony or a statement or to produce evidence in another state for a case involving an alleged violation of the criminal law of the other state relating to legally protected health care; requiring, subject to certain exceptions, that a request for a foreign subpoena include a sworn statement that the subpoena is not intended or anticipated to further an investigation or proceeding related to legally protected health care; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. William Smith
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 246 on 05/03/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Environmental Human Rights [SJR-4]
[Environmental ]
[Human Rights ]
[Air Quality ]
[Water ]
[Public Health ]
[Climate Change ]
Reaffirming the principle enshrined in the Maryland Environmental Policy Act that every person has the fundamental and inalienable right to a healthful environment; and requiring the State to rededicate itself, its agencies, and all concerned stakeholders to furthering the development, implementation, and enforcement of certain environmental laws, practices, and policies for the benefit of both current and future generations.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher
Hearing Canceled on 02/09/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
End–of–Life Option Act (The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings and the Honorable Shane E. Pendergrass Act) [SB-845]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
Authorizing an individual to request aid in dying by making certain requests; establishing requirements and prohibitions governing aid in dying, including requirements related to requests for aid in dying, consulting physicians, mental health assessments, the disposal of drugs prescribed for aid in dying, health care facility policies, and the effect of aid in dying on insurance policies; authorizing a pharmacist to dispense medication for aid in dying only to certain individuals under certain circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Feldman
Hearing 3/07 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Declaration of Rights - Right to Reproductive Freedom [SB-798]
[Reproductive Rights ]
[Human Rights ]
Establishing that every person, as a central component of an individual's rights to liberty and equality, has the fundamental right to reproductive freedom; and prohibiting the State from, directly or indirectly, denying, burdening, or abridging the right unless justified by a compelling State interest achieved by the least restrictive means.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Feldman
Approved By The Governor, Assigned A Chapter Number, Enactment Subject To Constitutional Referendum - Chapter 244 on 05/03/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Environmental Human Rights [HJR-1]
[Environmental ]
[Human Rights ]
[Air Quality ]
[Water ]
[Public Health ]
[Climate Change ]
Reaffirming the principle enshrined in the Maryland Environmental Policy Act that every person has the fundamental and inalienable right to a healthful environment; and requiring the State to rededicate itself, its agencies, and all concerned stakeholders to furthering the development, implementation, and enforcement of certain environmental laws, practices, and policies for the benefit of both current and future generations.
Sponsored by: Rep. Regina Boyce
Hearing 3/03 At 12:00 P.m. on 02/28/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Declaration of Rights - Right to Reproductive Freedom [HB-705]
[Reproductive Rights ]
[Human Rights ]
Establishing that every person, as a central component of an individual's rights to liberty and equality, has the fundamental right to reproductive freedom; and prohibiting the State from, directly or indirectly, denying, burdening, or abridging the right unless justified by a compelling State interest achieved by the least restrictive means.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kumar Barve
Approved By The Governor, Assigned A Chapter Number, Enactment Subject To Constitutional Referendum - Chapter 245 on 05/03/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Education - Student-Organized Peaceful Demonstrations - Student Discipline and Policy [HB-568]
[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Public Safety ]
Prohibiting a public school from prohibiting a student from organizing or participating in a student-organized peaceful demonstration, imposing certain limits on a student's right to free speech while participating in a student-organized peaceful demonstration, or disciplining a student for organizing or participating in a student-organized peaceful demonstration under certain circumstances; and requiring each county board of education to develop a written policy regarding student-organized peaceful demonstrations.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Ebersole
Hearing 2/22 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/08/2023
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Tennessee 113th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29 and Title 38, Chapter 8, relative to claims against law enforcement officers. [SB-1514]
[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Human Rights ]
[Criminal Justice ]
As introduced, creates a civil right of action by an injured party against a law enforcement officer who subjects the injured party to the deprivation of an individual right secured by the Tennessee Constitution; declares that qualified immunity, governmental immunity, and statutory limitations on damages do not apply to this civil right of action; makes other provisions regarding the payment of damages. - Amends TCA Title 29 and Title 38, Chapter 8.
Sponsored by: Sen. Raumesh Akbari
Placed On Senate Judiciary Committee Calendar For 3/22/2023 on 03/22/2023
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West Virginia 2023 Regular Session
The Healthy and Safe Workplace Act [HB-3225]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Workers' Compensation ]
[Law Enforcement ]
The purpose of this bill is to create a new cause of action to deter workplace bullying. The bill makes it an unlawful employment practice to subject an employee to an abusive work environment that exists when the defendant, acting with malice, subjects an employee to abusive conduct so severe that it causes tangible harm to the employee. The bill makes it an unlawful employment practice to retaliate in any manner against an employee who has made a charge, testified, assisted or participated in any manner against an employee who has made a charge,
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Sponsored by: Rep. John Williams
Filed For Introduction on 02/02/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Public Schools - Active Shooter Safety Drills or Trainings - Requirements [HB-515]
[Education ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Authorizing the State Department of Education to adopt regulations to incorporate active shooter safety drills or trainings in the annual schedule of drills for local school systems; requiring local school systems to take certain actions regarding active shooter safety drills or trainings, including collecting and reporting certain data to the Maryland Center for School Safety, and providing certain notice to parents, students, and school personnel; requiring the Center to identify best practices for active shooter safety drills; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jared Solomon
Hearing 4/04 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/21/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Public Health - Vaccinations - Minor Consent [SB-378]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
Providing that minors who are at least 14 years old have the same capacity as an adult to consent to vaccination; authorizing minors under the age of 14 years to consent to vaccination under certain circumstances; and providing that the capacity to consent does not include the capacity to refuse vaccination for which a parent or guardian has given consent.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cheryl Kagan
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 02/27/2023
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Tennessee 113th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29 and Title 38, Chapter 8, relative to claims against law enforcement officers. [HB-1237]
[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Human Rights ]
[Criminal Justice ]
As introduced, creates a civil right of action by an injured party against a law enforcement officer who subjects the injured party to the deprivation of an individual right secured by the Tennessee Constitution; declares that qualified immunity, governmental immunity, and statutory limitations on damages do not apply to this civil right of action; makes other provisions regarding the payment of damages. - Amends TCA Title 29 and Title 38, Chapter 8.
Sponsored by: Rep. G.A. Hardaway
Sponsor(s) Withdrawn. on 01/10/2024
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Public Safety - Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Notification of Action Filed Against Police Officer [HB-430]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Requiring a court to notify the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission of the filing of a civil action against a police officer involving allegations that the police officer wrongfully caused the death of or serious bodily injury to an individual; and requiring the court to make the required notification within 10 days after the filing of the civil action.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jheanelle Wilkins
Third Reading Passed (101-36) on 04/07/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Correctional Facilities - Transgender, Nonbinary, and Intersex Inmates (Transgender Respect, Agency, and Dignity Act) [HB-426]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Human Rights ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Requiring the Commissioner of Correction to report certain information regarding the gender identities of inmates and the housing status of transgender, nonbinary, or intersex inmates; prohibiting an employee of a correctional facility from discriminating against inmates on the basis of certain protected classes; requiring the managing official of a correctional facility to develop a written nondiscrimination policy regarding inmates; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Anne Kaiser
Hearing 2/21 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/01/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Department of Housing and Community Development - Racial Equity Impact Assessment [HB-460]
[Housing ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
[Human Services ]
Requiring the Department of Housing and Community Development, by December 31, 2024 and each year thereafter, to complete a racial equity impact assessment evaluating the impact of financial assistance administered by the Department and whether the assistance is equitably invested in the communities with the greatest need and those with the largest population of economically marginalized peoples; and requiring the Department to work with independent experts on the assessment and to make the assessment available to the public.
Sponsored by: Rep. Marvin Holmes
Hearing 2/21 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/01/2023
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West Virginia 2023 Regular Session
Creating the Parents' Bill of Rights [HB-3118]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
The purpose of this bill is to codify a Parents' Bill of Rights.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Butler
Do Pass, But First To Judiciary on 02/10/2023
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West Virginia 2023 Regular Session
Requiring open captions in movie theaters within the State of West Virginia to accommodate the deaf and hard of hearing [HB-3128]
[Disabilities ]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Consumer Protection ]
The purpose of this bill is to require open captions in movie theaters for the deaf and the hard of hearing.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Longanacre
Filed For Introduction on 01/27/2023