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MD SB38

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chris West

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Origin

Senate

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
  • Maximum penalties remain unchanged: up to 5 years imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $10,000
  • Applies to willful interception of communications, disclosure of intercepted contents, and use of information obtained through illegal interception
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Intercepted Communications - Penalty

Penalties and Sentences

Last Action

Hearing 1/16 at 1:00 p.m.

1/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings1/8/2025

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