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Introduced
01/13/2022
01/13/2022
In Committee
02/18/2022
02/18/2022
Crossed Over
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022
04/11/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Reclassifying, as a misdemeanor instead of a felony, a certain offense relating to the prohibition against intercepting and disclosing any wire, oral, or electronic communications.
AI Summary
This bill reclassifies the offense of intercepting and disclosing wire, oral, or electronic communications from a felony to a misdemeanor, reducing the maximum penalty from 5 years imprisonment and a $10,000 fine to just a misdemeanor charge. This change applies to willfully intercepting, disclosing, or using the contents of such communications, knowing they were obtained through an unlawful interception. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred Judicial Proceedings (on 02/18/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0272?ys=2022RS |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/votes_comm/hb0272_jud.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb0272t.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb0272f.pdf |
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