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Maryland House Committee Holds Hearing on Bill to Create State Process to End Qualified Immunity

The legislation would create a cause of action in state court for individuals to sue police officers who, under the color of law, deprive them of an individual right secured by the Maryland Declaration of Rights or the Maryland constitution.

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Missouri Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Bill That Would Take Steps Toward Treating Gold and Silver as Money

The legislation would take two steps to encourage the use of gold and silver as money in Missouri, including making it legal tender, and eliminating the state capital gains tax on gold and silver.

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Texas Bills Would Create a Process to Review and Reject Unconstitutional Federal Acts

Four bills filed in the Texas House and Senate would create a state process to review federal laws and end state cooperation with enforcement of those determined to violate the U.S. Constitution. This process could set the stage to effectively block the enforcement of some federal laws and acts in the Lone Star State.

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Oklahoma Bill Would End Civil Asset Forfeiture in the State but Federal Loophole Would Remain

The legislation would simply repeal the entire Oklahoma civil asset forfeiture process.

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Maryland Bill Would Limit Law Enforcement Use of Facial Recognition

The proposed law would limit the use of facial recognition to “crimes of violence,” human trafficking, or a criminal act “involving circumstances presenting a substantial and ongoing threat to public safety or national security.” When used in such an investigation, facial recognition could not be used as the sole basis to establish probable cause.

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Hawaii Bill Would Legalize Limited Raw Milk Sales; Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition Scheme

Under the proposed law, milk producers could legally sell raw milk and raw milk products directly to consumers subject to rules adopted by an oversight board. Sales would be limited to farms or facilities with no more than 10 milk-bearing cows, The law would also implement labeling standards for raw milk.

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Permit not Required: “Constitutional Carry” Bills Filed in South Carolina

COLUMBIA S.C. (Jan 26, 2023) – Two bills filed in the South Carolina House would legalize permitless carry in the state. The enactment of a so-called “constitutional carry” bill would also foster an environment more hostile to federal gun control. Rep. Bobby Cox (R) and 61 Republican cosponsors prefiled House Bill 3594 (H3594) on Dec. […]

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Delaware Committees Pass Bills to Legalize Marijuana Despite Ongoing Prohibition

Together, the two bills would legalize marijuana and create a regulatory and tax structure for the commercial cultivation and sale of cannabis in Delaware.

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