MD HB79 | 2025 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 8 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-08 - First Reading Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 8 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-08 - First Reading Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibiting a person from knowingly sending fake, fraudulent, or altered documents through the mail; and providing that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to imprisonment of up to 1 year or a fine of up to $1,000 or both.
Title
Criminal Law - Mailing of Fake, Fraudulent, or Altered Documents - Prohibition
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-08 | House | First Reading Judiciary |
| 2024-09-26 | House | Pre-filed |
Subjects
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Forgery
Fraud
Penalties and Sentences
Postal Service
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Forgery
Fraud
Penalties and Sentences
Postal Service
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0079?ys=2025RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb0079f.pdf |
