HB 1282 Maryland House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Criminal Law - Uploading Criminal Activity on Social Media Application - Prohibition (MaKenzi's Law)

This bill prohibits individuals from uploading videos depicting crimes (under Maryland or federal law) to social media platforms with the intent to promote or encourage the criminal activity. It directly affects anyone sharing such content online, targeting the spread of violent or illegal acts through social media. Violating this law is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail, a $2,500 fine, or both. The law amends Maryland's criminal code to add this specific prohibition, effective October 1, 2025.
Sub-Topics: Corrections
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Introduced Feb 7, 2025 Last action Feb 10, 2025
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