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This bill prohibits a person from conducting visual surveillance with prurient (improper or excessive) intent of an individual located in a residence or other private place without the consent of the individual. It also increases the penalties for the crime of visual surveillance with prurient intent using a camera if the victim was a minor at the time of the offense and the offender is at least 4 years older than the victim. The bill provides penalties of up to 5 years imprisonment or a fine of $2,500 or both for such violations. Additionally, the bill allows individuals who were subjected to unlawful visual surveillance to file a civil lawsuit against the person who conducted or procured the surveillance.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0288?ys=2024RS