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MD SB405
MD SB405Criminal Law – Public Safety – Interference With a Public Safety Answering Point – Penalties
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Introduced
02/01/2023
02/01/2023
In Committee
02/01/2023
02/01/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0405?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0405f.pdf |
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