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MD HB274

MD HB274
Intercepted Communications - Penalty


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Introduced
01/12/2024
In Committee
03/14/2024
Crossed Over
03/14/2024
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 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 a certain offense related to the prohibition against intercepting and disclosing wire, oral, or electronic communications from a felony to a misdemeanor. The bill amends the existing law to state that any person who violates the prohibition is guilty of a misdemeanor, instead of a felony, and is subject to imprisonment for up to 5 years or a fine of up to $10,000, or both. The bill will take effect on October 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing (13:00:00 3/21/2024 ) (on 03/21/2024)

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