MD SB957 | 2021 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future SB298
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 20 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-02-20 - First Reading Senate Rules
Pending: Senate Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 20 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-02-20 - First Reading Senate Rules
Pending: Senate Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibiting a person from making or sending a threat to a public health official with the intent to intimidate, interfere with, or impede a public health official from performing the official's duties; and providing that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to imprisonment of up to 90 days and a fine of up to $500, or both.
Title
Criminal Law - Threat Against Public Health Official
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-20 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rules |
Same As/Similar To
SB957 (Carry Over) 2021-02-20 - First Reading Senate Rules
HB1380 (Crossfiled) 2021-03-11 - Referred Rules and Executive Nominations
HB1380 (Crossfiled) 2021-03-11 - Referred Rules and Executive Nominations
Subjects
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Emergency Bills
Health
Health Occupations
Penalties and Sentences
Public Health
Public Officials
Threats
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Emergency Bills
Health
Health Occupations
Penalties and Sentences
Public Health
Public Officials
Threats
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Law | 3 | 708.1 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0957?ys=2021RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/sb/sb0957f.pdf |
