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MD SB410
Bill
Status
1/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Waldstreicher
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "mail" to include items delivered by U.S. Postal Service, common carriers, or delivery services, including letters, postal cards, and packages
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Prohibits knowingly opening mail addressed to another person without permission, punishable as a misdemeanor by up to 1 month imprisonment and/or $1,000 fine
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Creates tiered penalties for mail theft: misdemeanor (up to 6 months/$1,000) for 1-15 items; felony (up to 2 years/$2,000) for 16+ items; felony (up to 5 years/$5,000) when using an arrow key
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Prohibits possession of an arrow key (postal master key) with intent to commit mail theft, punishable as a felony by up to 3 years imprisonment and/or $3,000 fine
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Grants concurrent jurisdiction to District Court and circuit courts for violations; effective October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Criminal Law - Mail and Package Theft
Crimes and Punishments
Last Action
Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.
1/24/2025