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MD HB291

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Frank Conaway

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the fine for unlawfully taking and breaking open a letter addressed to another person from $15 to $500
  • Maintains the existing 6-day imprisonment penalty for the misdemeanor offense
  • Requires permission from the addressee or the personal representative of the addressee's estate to lawfully open another person's letter
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Criminal Law - Taking and Breaking Open Letters - Penalty

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

Hearing 1/21 at 1:00 p.m.

1/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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