Grace’s Law In Action
A bill named in honor of a Howard County teen who committed suicide after she was bullied online would make it a misdemeanor to repeatedly and maliciously use a computer or smartphone to bully someone under the age of 18.
The Senate last week gave final approval to “Grace’s Law,” which was introduced by Del. Jon Cardin, a Baltimore County Democrat.
Grace McComas, a 15-year-old Glenelg High School sophomore, committed suicide on Easter Sunday last year, after repeated cyberbullying through social media websites.
Sen. Allan Kittleman, a West Friendship Republican, sponsored the Senate version of the legislation.
Kittleman said this bill was “one of the most important pieces of legislation” that he has worked on during his eight years in the Senate.
“This is landmark legislation for Maryland,” he said.
Under the law, bullying someone under the age of 18 through a computer or smartphone could warrant up to a $500 fine or up to one year in prison.
Kittleman said he expects the law to be a proactive tool for law enforcement.
He believes once someone is confronted with the possible charges by law enforcement, they will end their bullying.
For additional information on Remembering Grace McComas, please visit
Grace McComas Facebook Memorial Page
Rutgers Football Head Coach Kyle Flood was honored by the White House this Past Thursday for his work in the Hurricane Sandy Relief.
Amidst the devastation Coach Flood and the Rutgers Athletic Department took it upon themselves to create the Jersey Strong Initiative.
Coach Flood and his team have invited 22 children that were affected by Hurricane Sandy to play in the game.
This Saturday’s Rutgers Football Spring Game Festivities will be held at High Point Solutions Stadium. Kickoff for the game is slated for 3:00pm, but the celebration will begin at 11:00am.
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