Del. Elizabeth Embry
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Arts Incubator Workgroup in Maryland to study how arts and cultural institutions can better support local artists. The group will be composed of artists, arts educators, representatives from various types of arts venues, local arts council members, and public supporters, all appointed by state officials. The Workgroup is tasked with researching effective support strategies and must submit a preliminary report by January 1, 2025, and a final report by October 1, 2025, to the Governor and the General Assembly. Members of the group will not receive payment but will be reimbursed for necessary travel expenses. The legislation is temporary and will automatically expire on December 31, 2025, unless renewed.
Maddy summaryHB 432 updates Maryland state laws to replace the outdated term "mental retardation" with "intellectual disability" across various court and criminal procedure statutes. This change directly affects legal definitions used in juvenile proceedings, competency evaluations, and the handling of defendants who may be unable to stand trial. The bill ensures that references to intellectual disabilities are consistent throughout the legal code, including sections governing the commitment of children and the assessment of defendants' fitness for trial. By modernizing this terminology, the legislation aligns state laws with current medical and social standards without altering the underlying legal processes.