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MD HB744
MD HB744Criminal Law - Public Safety - Interference With a Public Safety Answering Point - Penalties
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Introduced
02/08/2023
02/08/2023
In Committee
03/15/2023
03/15/2023
Crossed Over
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
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 that 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 individuals from taking actions with the intent to interrupt or impair the functioning of a public safety answering point (PSAP), which is a communications center responsible for receiving and responding to emergency calls. The bill also makes it a felony offense to commit acts that actually interrupt or impair a PSAP's functioning, subjecting violators to up to 10 years in prison and a $50,000 fine. The bill aims to protect the critical emergency services provided by PSAPs by establishing criminal penalties for interfering with their operations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred Judicial Proceedings (on 03/15/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0744?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0744t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/votes_comm/hb0744_jud.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0744f.pdf |
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