MD HB978 | 2023 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on February 10 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-02-13 - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 10 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-02-13 - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Including first responders within the scope of certain prohibitions against making or delivering threats to take the life of, kidnap, or cause physical injury to certain State and local officials; and providing that a violation of the Act is a misdemeanor and punishable by a term of imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $2,500 or both.
Title
Criminal Law - Threat Against State or Local Official - First Responder
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-13 | House | Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2023-02-10 | House | First Reading Judiciary |
Same As/Similar To
SB568 (Crossfiled) 2023-02-14 - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Emergency Medical Services
Fire Protection
Nurses
Physicians
Rescue Squads
Threats
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Emergency Medical Services
Fire Protection
Nurses
Physicians
Rescue Squads
Threats
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Law | 3 | 708 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0978?ys=2023RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0978f.pdf |
