MD SB362 | 2025 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on January 17 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-22 - Hearing 1/29 at 11:00 a.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Hearing: Jan 29 @ 11:00 am Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 17 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-22 - Hearing 1/29 at 11:00 a.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Hearing: Jan 29 @ 11:00 am Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Providing that the distribution of a certain forged digital likeness to another constitutes a statement or communication for the purpose of an action for defamation; prohibiting a person from knowingly distributing a certain forged digital likeness under certain circumstances; and providing that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a term of imprisonment of up to 3 years or a fine of up to $1,000 or both.
Title
Forged Digital Likenesses - Distribution - Prohibition
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-22 | Senate | Hearing 1/29 at 11:00 a.m. |
| 2025-01-17 | Senate | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
Subjects
Civil Actions
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Digital Images
Forgery
Libel and Slander
Notices
Penalties and Sentences
Recordings
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Digital Images
Forgery
Libel and Slander
Notices
Penalties and Sentences
Recordings
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courts and Judicial Proceedings | 3 | 505 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Criminal Law | 8 | 906 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0362?ys=2025RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0362f.pdf |
