MD HB706

Reclassifies the offense of illegally intercepting, disclosing, or using wire, oral, or electronic communications from a felony to a misdemeanor, while retaining the same penalties of up to 5 years imprisonment and/or $10,000 fine

Establishes a 5-year statute of limitations for criminal prosecutions or civil penalty suits related to unlawful interception of communications

Specifies that statutory limits on restitution under the Criminal Procedure Article do not apply to victims of illegal wiretapping, allowing courts to order unlimited restitution amounts

Effective date: October 1, 2025