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MarylandSB 00812025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

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

Sponsored By: Cheryl C. Kagan (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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Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Felony penalties for disrupting emergency calls

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland imposes felony penalties for prohibited computer acts intended to disrupt an emergency call center. Violators face up to 5 years in prison, a fine up to $25,000, or both.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Cheryl C. Kagan

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 178 • No: 1

House vote • 4/7/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 133 • No: 1 • Other: 6

Senate vote • 2/20/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 160

    4/22/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    4/7/2025Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (133-1)

    4/7/2025House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/2/2025House

  5. Favorable Report by Judiciary

    4/2/2025House

  6. Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/19/2025House

  7. Referred Judiciary

    2/21/2025House

  8. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    2/20/2025Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    2/18/2025Senate

  10. Favorable with Amendments {613624/1 Adopted

    2/18/2025Senate

  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

    2/17/2025Senate

  12. Hearing 1/16 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/9/2025Senate

  13. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    1/8/2025Senate

  14. Pre-filed

    9/19/2024Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/22/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/18/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/8/2025

    PDF

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