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MD HB126
MD HB126Criminal Law - Visual Surveillance With Prurient Intent - Private Place and Minor Victim
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Introduced
01/13/2023
01/13/2023
In Committee
02/27/2023
02/27/2023
Crossed Over
02/24/2023
02/24/2023
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Criminal Law - Visual Surveillance With Prurient Intent - Private Place and Minor Victim FOR the purpose of prohibiting a person from conducting visual surveillance with prurient intent of an individual located in a residence or place of private use or accommodation without the consent of the individual; altering the penalties for the crime of visual surveillance with prurient intent by use of a camera if the victim was a minor at the time of the offense and the offender is at least a certain number of years older than the victim; and generally relating to the crime of visual surveillance with prurient intent. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Criminal Law Section 3-902 Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill prohibits a person from conducting visual surveillance with prurient intent of an individual located in a residence or other private place without the consent of the individual. It also increases the penalty for this crime if the victim was a minor and the offender is at least 4 years older than the victim, making it punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a $2,500 fine. The bill defines key terms like "camera," "private area," and "visual surveillance," and provides exceptions for certain activities like media filming and professional surveillance. It also allows individuals who were unlawfully surveilled to pursue a civil cause of action for damages and attorney's fees.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing (13:00:00 4/4/2023 ) (on 04/04/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0126?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0126t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/votes_comm/hb0126_jud.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0126f.pdf |
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