Criminal Law - Mailing of Fake, Fraudulent, or Altered Documents - Prohibition
HB 79 prohibits anyone from knowingly mailing fake, fraudulent, or altered documents through the mail. It directly affects individuals who might attempt to send such documents, such as forged checks or false identification. The bill amends Maryland's Criminal Law to define this as a misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both. The law takes effect on October 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Sep 26, 2024
Last action Jan 10, 2025
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Total actions
3
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0
Committee
1
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
First Reading Judiciary
lower
Sep 26, 2024
Introduced
Pre-filed
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Frank Conaway
DDemocratic
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