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MD HB1150

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ashanti Martinez

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits intentionally disseminating personal identifying information or images of individuals under age 25 on public internet sites or forums without express permission and with intent to intimidate or harm

  • Personal identifying information includes name, address, phone number, Social Security number, driver's license number, date of birth, school address, biometric data, financial account numbers, and employment information

  • "Disseminate" is defined as publishing, posting, or disclosing information on a public internet site or public forum

  • Violations constitute a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment, a fine up to $5,000, or both

  • Includes a provision that the law may not be applied in a manner that violates First Amendment or Maryland Declaration of Rights free speech protections; effective October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Criminal Law - Personal Identifying Information and Images of Individuals - Dissemination

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Last Action

Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.

2/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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