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Domestic Violence in the Presence of a CHILD LAW PASSED in MARYLAND

4/13/2014

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This is a subject that inspires me to write, teach, and love.  By this bill being passed, it is one step in the direction to minimize the systemic problem of domestic violence. I am thankful for legislation which promotes justice for survivors, especially children, effected by domestic violence and child abuse.  

Domestic Violence in the Presence of a Child – SB337/HB306 — PASSED
Permits an additional 5 year penalty for those who commit a crime of violence in a residence when they know or reasonably should know they are within the sight or hearing of a child.  The child must be at least 2 years old.  Lead Sponsor:  O’Malley/Brown Administration (Delegate Luiz Simmons and Senator Bobby Zirkin filed similar bills).

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Brandon Gerald
4/13/2014 04:16:46 am

Thank God!

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kungphoo link
5/28/2014 06:36:11 am

This a great law for the well being of children.. should pass in every state!

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Shari Yantes link
5/28/2014 07:53:14 am

Wow! Good thing this passed! Children should never be hurt.

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Laurel Bill link
5/28/2014 08:14:35 am

Yes, research shows that exposure to violence as a child may influence violent behavior in that child. The passage of this law is good news!

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Ashley link
5/28/2014 10:14:10 am

It is great that this has passed!

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Teresa martin link
5/28/2014 10:51:17 am

That is great, it is a step in the right direction at least

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Veronica link
5/28/2014 11:02:37 am

This is great news! Great step toward ending domestic violence

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Imelda Guanzon link
5/28/2014 03:07:44 pm

As a mother of two, This is a good news. I hope this bill will be presented on my country

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Tom H link
5/28/2014 04:29:14 pm

This is a great piece of legislation that will hopefully help children from being exposed to violence at a young age

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Robin
5/28/2014 10:44:09 pm

WOW! I didn't even know there was such a law being proposed... THIS IS AWESOME! Good for you Maryland! I hope more and more states follow suit with this. Kids do not need to see this type of thing, it affects them for life. I still am awed that our government did something so great :) YAY!

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Jim Striegel
5/28/2014 10:54:48 pm

This should have been done long ago, but glad it's moving forward now.

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Dov Shapira
5/29/2014 05:52:33 am

Awesome spirit you have !!
You look great too

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Richard Harer link
5/29/2014 10:50:28 am

This is good news! This kind of law must be prioritize than other none sense.

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