MD SB394

Creates a new felony offense for knowingly and willfully dismembering, destroying, removing, burying, disposing of, or otherwise obliterating any portion of human remains with intent to conceal a crime

Prohibits aiding or abetting another person in committing this offense

Establishes a penalty of up to 5 years imprisonment for violations (reduced from 10 years in the original bill through amendment)

Sentences may be consecutive to or concurrent with any other sentence for crimes related to the same act (amended from mandatory consecutive sentencing)

Takes effect October 1, 2025