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MD HB130

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Karen Simpson

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reclassifies the offense of illegally intercepting, disclosing, or using wire, oral, or electronic communications from a felony to a misdemeanor
  • Establishes a 5-year statute of limitations for prosecuting illegal interception of communications offenses
  • Maintains existing penalties of up to 5 years imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $10,000
  • Takes effect October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Intercepted Communications - Statute of Limitations and Penalty

Penalties and Sentences

Last Action

Referred Judicial Proceedings

3/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings3/17/2025
Judiciary1/8/2025

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