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MD SB680

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris West

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reclassifies the illegal interception, disclosure, or use of wire, oral, or electronic communications from a felony to a misdemeanor
  • Maximum penalties remain unchanged: up to 5 years imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $10,000
  • Applies to willfully intercepting communications, disclosing intercepted communications, or using information obtained through illegal interception
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Intercepted Communications - Penalty

Disclosure

Last Action

Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings2/6/2026

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