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MD HB760

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Frank Conaway

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the statute of limitations for misdemeanor theft of property or services valued between $100 and $1,500 from 2 years to 3 years after the commission of the crime

  • Maintains the existing 2-year statute of limitations for misdemeanor theft of property or services valued under $100

  • Amends Section 7-104(i) of the Maryland Criminal Law Article to create separate limitation periods based on theft value thresholds

  • Takes effect October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Criminal Law - Misdemeanor Theft - Statute of Limitations

Theft

Last Action

Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2026

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