MD SB421

Extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting cemetery vandalism from 1 year to 3 years, with the clock starting when local authorities knew or reasonably should have known of the violation

Expands prohibited conduct to include willfully destroying, damaging, defacing, or removing any part of cemetery grounds, not just structures and funerary objects

Violations involving funerary objects, structures, or grounds carry penalties of up to 5 years imprisonment and/or fines up to $10,000

Violations involving trees, plants, or shrubs carry penalties of up to 2 years imprisonment and/or fines up to $500

Takes effect October 1, 2025