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MD SB405

MD SB405
Criminal Law – Public Safety – Interference With a Public Safety Answering Point – Penalties


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Introduced
02/01/2023
In Committee
02/01/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning Criminal Law - Public Safety - Interference With a Public Safety Answering Point - Penalties FOR the purpose of prohibiting a person from taking certain actions with the intent to interrupt or impair the functioning of a public safety answering point; prohibiting a person from taking certain actions which interrupt or impair the functioning of a public safety answering point; and generally relating to public safety answering points. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Criminal Law Section 7-302(c) and (d) Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)

AI Summary

This bill prohibits a person from taking actions with the intent to interrupt or impair the functioning of a public safety answering point (PSAP), which is a facility that receives emergency calls and dispatches emergency services. The bill also prohibits actions that actually interrupt or impair the functioning of a PSAP. Violations are punishable by imprisonment and fines, with more severe penalties for violations that cause a loss of $10,000 or more. The bill aims to protect the critical infrastructure of emergency call centers and ensure their uninterrupted operation.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing (13:00:00 2/21/2023 ) (on 02/21/2023)

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