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This bill amends the criminal law in Maryland to prohibit visual surveillance with prurient (lustful) intent of individuals in private places or of the private areas of individuals, regardless of whether they are in a public or private place, without their consent. The bill defines key terms such as "private place," "visual surveillance," and "camera," and provides exceptions for certain activities like media filming and professional surveillance. The penalties for violating this law are increased if the victim was a minor and the perpetrator was at least 4 years older. The bill also creates a civil cause of action for individuals who were subject to unlawful visual surveillance.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0185?ys=2022RS