DISSINTER

SB 680 — Maryland

Intercepted Communications - Penalty

Reclassifying, as a misdemeanor instead of a felony, a certain offense relating to the prohibition against intercepting and disclosing any wire, oral, or electronic communications.

Latest action: Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 12, 2026

In committeeCommunicationsCrimes and PunishmentsCriminal Law - ProceduresDisclosureElectronic CommunicationWiretapping

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: Judicial Proceedings (Senate)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    Feb 6, 2026 · Senate

  2. Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

    Feb 12, 2026 · Senate

Sponsored by Chris West

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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