Bill > HB631

This bill increases the penalties for making threats against certain state and local officials, including elected officials, deputy and assistant State's Attorneys, and assistant Public Defenders. Previously, such threats were considered misdemeanors, but this bill elevates them to felonies. The maximum prison sentence for this offense is extended from 3 years to 10 years, and the maximum fine is doubled from $2,500 to $5,000, with the possibility of both imprisonment and a fine. The bill defines "threat" to include oral or written threats, regardless of whether the writing is signed or uses a fictitious name.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0631?ys=2026RS