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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 7, 2025
Last action Feb 10, 2025
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Feb 7, 2025
Committee
First Reading Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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P
Chris Tomlinson
RRepublican
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