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HB 782

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: May 8, 2026.

Criminal Law - Taking and Breaking Open Letters - Penalty.

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-782
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Judiciary
House of Delegates introduced 2026-05-08
Criminal Justice
Summary

Increasing the fine for violating the prohibition against taking and breaking open a letter addressed to another without the other's permission from $15 to $500.

Sponsor
Delegate Conaway
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-04 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-04 Status introduced
2026-05-08 Latest Action In the House - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
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