HB 132 — Maryland

Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance - Intercepted Communications - Admissibility of Evidence

Providing that the contents of a certain intercepted communication and evidence derived from the communication may be received in evidence in a certain criminal proceeding under certain circumstances.

Latest action: Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. · Jan 29, 2026

In committeeCommittees and CommissionsCommunicationsCourtsCriminal Law - ProceduresEvidenceGrand JuriesHearingsInvestigations and InquiriesLaw EnforcementNoticesPublic OfficialsSurveillanceTrialsVictimsWiretapping

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Judiciary (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

Pre-filed
Oct 7, 2025 · House of Delegates
First Reading Judiciary
Jan 14, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Jan 29, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Robin Grammer, Sandy Bartlett

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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