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MD SB83
MD SB83Criminal Law - Public Safety - Interference with a Public Safety Answering Point - Penalties
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Introduced
01/12/2022
01/12/2022
In Committee
03/09/2022
03/09/2022
Crossed Over
03/04/2022
03/04/2022
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022
04/11/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Criminal Law - Public Safety - Interference with a Public Safety Answering Point - Penalties
AI Summary
This bill amends the state's criminal law to prohibit interference with a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), which is a communications system that receives 911 calls and dispatches emergency services. The bill makes it a felony to intentionally interrupt or impair the functioning of a PSAP, punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $50,000 fine. It also imposes penalties for other unauthorized computer-related activities, such as accessing computer systems without permission or possessing ransomware, with the intent of disrupting critical infrastructure or services, including those provided by public utilities, healthcare facilities, and schools.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00 3/29/2022 ) (on 03/29/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0083?ys=2022RS |
| Favorable with Amendments 313425/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/amds/bil_0003/sb0083_31342501.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/sb/sb0083t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/votes_comm/sb0083_jpr.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/sb/sb0083f.pdf |
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