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MD HB782
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Frank Conaway
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AI Summary
- Increases the fine for taking and breaking open a letter addressed to another person without permission from $15 to $500
- Maintains the existing 6-day imprisonment penalty for the misdemeanor offense
- Retains the requirement that permission must come from the addressee or the personal representative of the addressee's estate
- Effective date: October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Criminal Law - Taking and Breaking Open Letters - Penalty
Penalties and Sentences
Last Action
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/4/2026
Full Bill Text
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