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MD HB782

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Frank Conaway

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

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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