Brian Frosh on the Issues

Jessica's Law (2007 MD SB413)
Brian Frosh was one of only three no votes during the passage of Jessica's law. This law provides for more severe punishments for pedophiles, yet Mr. Frosh opposed it. Perhaps this is due to his job in a criminal defense practice. Don't believe he would vote against this? Here's proof!
The 2010 Maryland General Assembly has seen a variety of sex offender bills fail the judiciary committee. While not all were good bills, many were.

Malpractice Lawsuit
In 2004, an ethics complaint was filed against Brian Frosh for helping to kill a bill that would have limited medical malpractice payouts. The complaint was filed due to Senator Frosh's job with a law firm handling personal injury cases. Article

Credit for Good Time
Senator Frosh has opposed legislation reducing the good time allowance for sexual and violent criminals.

Desk Drawer Veto:
Brian Frosh refuses to allow the Democratic process to work. When he doesn't like a bill, he refuses to let it be voted on, even if it would pass unanimously.
Handgun Permit Laws (HB683)
Brian Frosh opposes the right of citizens to self defense. In fact, Brian Frosh says anyone who needs a concealed weapon is nuts. Check out our Gun Nut Test, to see if you are a gun nut. It's sad that Brian Frosh doesn't believe that you have a right to defend yourself.
Last session, House Judiciary Chairman Delegate Vallario mentioned that it would be pointless to hear a bill like this, as there is no way Mr. Frosh would ever give it a vote.
Civil Immunity Laws (SB 386 and SB 411)
Brian Frosh supports allowing criminals to sue if they are injured while breaking and entering. Imagine shooting someone raping your daughter, and being sued by him. 2008's HB1060, the Civil Immunity Bill, passed the Maryland House 136-0, yet Brian Frosh alone was able to prevent the bill from becoming law. Why? Brian Frosh works at a personal injury firm, and this law would reduce the number of cases he could work. Despite both houses having a majority favorable vote, Brian Frosh continues to refuse to bring this bill to a vote. Learn more at the Civil Immunity Fact Center.
Civil Immunity Bills have been introduced again in the Senate under SB 386 and SB 411.

Brian Frosh opposes the death penalty. As chairman of the Senate Judiciary committee, he has been unable to get a repeal passed so he supports a discharge motion. He claims the committee refusing to give a report is undemocratic, yet he refuses to give bills hearings based on personal bias.

Brian Frosh doesn't want to prevent illegal's from getting drivers licenses. As Judiciary chairman, he fights very hard to ensure that criminals can sue their victims, but when it comes to illegal immigrants getting our tax dollars, he's not willing to stand up for us. Article

Mr. Frosh has signed on to sponsor SB516. This law would require registration of currently lawfully owned weapons and ban future purchases or even procession. Failure to register would result in confiscation, even if your weapon was grandfathered. This bill has been promoted as an effective tool for public safety, but even the Maryland state police have said assault weapons account for a very small percent of crime.
Weapons registration is contrary to the nature of our nation. Weapons registration is the tool of dictators such as Hitler and Mao, not leaders of free people.
SB516 would raise Maryland's crime rate, as it would spread the message to criminals that Maryland doesn't want citizens defending themselves.
SB516 would not apply to criminals, because they don't follow the law anyway.

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