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MD SB512

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

4/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

William Smith

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Elevates stalking from a misdemeanor to a felony with penalties of up to 10 years imprisonment and/or $10,000 fine under specific aggravating circumstances
  • Felony enhancement applies when the offender violated an active protective order (interim, temporary, or final) where the victim was the petitioner
  • Felony enhancement also applies when the offender had a court order in effect prohibiting stalking behavior involving the victim
  • Prior conviction for stalking in Maryland or an equivalent crime in another state triggers the enhanced felony penalties
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Criminal Law - Stalking - Penalties

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

Returned Passed

4/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/20/2026
Judicial Proceedings2/2/2026

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