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MarylandHB 04452025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Criminal Law - Interference With a Public Safety Answering Point - Penalties

Sponsored By: Terri L. Hill (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesCrimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.CybersecurityEmergency Services -see also- Ambul; Emergencies; etc.Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyTelecommunications and Information Technology

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Felony penalties for disrupting emergency calls

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland makes computer crimes intended to disrupt emergency call centers a felony. The person must commit a prohibited computer act intending to interrupt or impair a public safety answering point. A violation carries up to 5 years in prison, a fine up to $25,000, or both.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Terri L. Hill

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 308 • No: 8

House vote • 4/2/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 129 • No: 8 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 3/27/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0

House vote • 3/6/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 135 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 161

    4/22/2025

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/2/2025House

  3. Third Reading Passed (129-8)

    4/2/2025House

  4. House Concurs Senate Amendments

    4/2/2025House

  5. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    3/27/2025Senate

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/26/2025Senate

  7. Favorable with Amendments {383827/1 Adopted

    3/26/2025Senate

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

    3/26/2025Senate

  9. Referred Judicial Proceedings

    3/7/2025Senate

  10. Third Reading Passed (135-0)

    3/6/2025House

  11. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/4/2025House

  12. Favorable Report by Judiciary

    3/3/2025House

  13. Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/17/2025House

  14. First Reading Judiciary

    1/16/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/22/2025

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/2/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/4/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/16/2025

    PDF

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