Current Maryland law prohibits law enforcement from sexual activity with people in custody or who are incarcerated. This bill will extend this prohibition to include sexual activity with someone law enforcement is investigating or assisting. It will ensure that law enforcement officers are prohibited from using their position of power to inappropriately engage in sexual conduct with victims, witnesses, or suspects in their custody.
MCASA views this as an important piece of police reform. Women of color and poor women face exploitation and higher rates of mistreatment by law enforcement, and it is critical that reform efforts include ending racism experienced by victims. We ask that you contact the members of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee and voice your support for SB43: Prohibition on Sexual Activity by Law Enforcement During the Course of Investigations or Assistance - Police Reform.
A list of the members of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee along with their contact information is below.
MARYLAND SENATE JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS COMMITTEE:
Leadership:
William C. Smith Jr., Chair (D-20)
Phone: (410) 841-3634 | (301) 858-3634
E-mail: [email protected]
Jeff Waldstreicher, Vice Chair (D-18)
Phone: (410) 841-3137 | (301) 858-3137
E-mail: [email protected]
Baltimore City:
Jill P. Carter (D-41)
Phone: (410) 841-3697 | (301) 858-3697
E-mail: [email protected]
Baltimore County:
Chris West (D-42)
Phone: (410) 841-3648 | (301) 858-3648
E-mail: [email protected]
Shelly Hettleman (D-11)
Phone: (410) 841-3131 | (301) 858-3131
E-mail: [email protected]
Baltimore City and Baltimore County:
Charles E. Sydnor, III (D-44)
Phone: (410) 841-3612 | (301) 858-3612
E-mail: [email protected]
Calvert, Charles, & Prince George's Counties
Michael A. Jackson (D-27)
Phone: (410) 841-3700 | (301) 858-3700
E-mail: [email protected]
Calvert and St. Mary's Counties
Jack Bailey (D-29)
Phone: (410) 841-3673 | (301) 858-3673
E-mail: [email protected]
Frederick and Carroll Counties:
Michael J. Hough (D-4)
Phone: (410) 841-3704 | (301) 858-3704
E-mail: [email protected]
Harford County:
Robert Cassilly (D-34)
Phone: (410) 841-3158 | (301) 858-3158
E-mail: [email protected]
Montgomery County:
Susan C. Lee (D-16)
Phone: (410) 841-3124 | (301) 858-3124
E-mail: [email protected]
