Organized Retail Theft [HB-1173]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Providing that multiple thefts committed by the same person in multiple counties under one scheme or continuing course of conduct may be joined and prosecuted in a certain county; providing that certain misdemeanor charges may not be aggregated to constitute a felony; and establishing requirements for a court to make a finding as to whether a theft meets a definition of organized retail theft for purposes of reporting to the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository.
HB-1173: Organized Retail Theft
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus R Kipke
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/07/2022
Criminal Law - Package Theft (Defense Against Porch Pirates Act) [HB-940]
[Crime ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Prohibiting a person from knowingly or willfully obtaining or exerting control that is unauthorized over a package delivered to another with the intent to deprive the owner of the package; and providing that a violation of the Act is a felony with a penalty of up to 5 years imprisonment or a fine of up to $5,000 or both.
HB-940: Criminal Law - Package Theft (Defense Against Porch Pirates Act)
Sponsored by: Rep. Haven Neely Shoemaker
Hearing 2/22 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/11/2022
You have voted HB-543: Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding grand theft and to provide for the crime of grand theft in certain instances..
Organized Retail Theft [SB-619]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Providing that multiple thefts committed by the same person in multiple counties under one scheme or continuing course of conduct may be joined and prosecuted in a certain county; providing that certain misdemeanor charges may not be aggregated to constitute a felony; and establishing requirements for a court to make a finding as to whether a theft meets a definition of organized retail theft for purposes of reporting to the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository.
SB-619: Organized Retail Theft
Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Cassilly
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 02/28/2022
Criminal Law - Theft of a Handgun [SB-533]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Establishing the felony of theft of a handgun; and establishing a penalty for theft of a handgun of, for a first conviction, 2 to 5 years of imprisonment and a fine of up to $1,000 or both and, for a second or subsequent conviction, imprisonment for 5 to 10 years and a fine of up to $2,500 or both.
SB-533: Criminal Law - Theft of a Handgun
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald N Young
Hearing 2/16 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/31/2022
Crimes - Firearms - Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2022) [HB-423]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Expanding the types of cases in which the State may appeal from a decision of a trial court under certain circumstances; establishing, altering, and clarifying penalties for and elements of certain firearm-related crimes; prohibiting a District Court commissioner from authorizing the pretrial release of a certain defendant charged with a certain firearm-related crime under certain circumstances; etc.
HB-423: Crimes - Firearms - Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2022)
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus R Kipke
Hearing 2/08 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/27/2022
Crimes - Firearms - Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2022) [SB-396]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Expanding the types of cases in which the State may appeal from a decision of a trial court under certain circumstances; establishing, altering, and clarifying penalties for and elements of certain firearm-related crimes; prohibiting a District Court commissioner from authorizing the pretrial release of a certain defendant charged with a certain firearm-related crime under certain circumstances; etc.
SB-396: Crimes - Firearms - Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2022)
Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Elizabeth Carozza
Hearing 2/16 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/26/2022
Relating To Theft. [SB-2953]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
Establishes the offense of theft of catalytic converter as a class C felony. Defines "catalytic converter." Requires scrap dealers to follow the same requirements regarding a written statement for the purchase of palladium, platinum, rhodium, and a scrap catalytic converter from which some or all of the catalyst metals have been removed as is required for the purchase of copper, beer kegs, and urns.
SB-2953: Relating To Theft.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Passed First Reading. on 01/24/2022
Relating To Catalytic Converters. [HB-1860]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Crime ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Requires licensed used motor vehicle parts dealers to keep certain records of catalytic converter purchases and shipments. Establishes the felony offense of theft of catalytic converter. Increases the penalty for engaging in certain business related to used motor vehicle parts and accessories without a license. Requires scrap dealers to keep records of purchases of palladium, platinum, and rhodium. Requires all scrap dealers or recyclers to pay for palladium, platinum, and rhodium, and used motor vehicle parts dealers to pay for catalytic converters,
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HB-1860: Relating To Catalytic Converters.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
Referred To Cpn, Jdc. on 03/11/2022
Relating To Catalytic Converters. [SB-2733]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Crime ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Safety ]
Requires used motor vehicle parts dealers to obtain a written statement that the seller has the lawful right to sell and dispose of the catalytic converter. Requires certain sellers to provide copies of receipts or a declaration from the purchase of a catalytic converter. Requires dealers to keep records of purchases and sales of catalytic converters. Requires dealers to pay for catalytic converters by check. Requires scrap dealers to keep records of purchases and sales of palladium, platinum, and rhodium. Requires scrap dealers to pay for palladium,
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SB-2733: Relating To Catalytic Converters.
Sponsored by: Sen. Karl Rhoads
The Committee On Cpn Deferred The Measure. on 02/01/2022
Relating To Catalytic Converters. [SB-2522]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Crime ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Safety ]
Requires licensed used motor vehicle part dealers to keep records of purchases and sales of catalytic converters and requires the sellers to file a written statement that the seller has the lawful right to sell and dispose of the catalytic converter. Establishes the offense of theft of catalytic converter as a class C felony. Increases the penalty for engaging in the business of purchasing or selling used motor vehicle parts and accessories without a license. Requires scrap dealers to keep records of purchases and sales of palladium, platinum, and
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SB-2522: Relating To Catalytic Converters.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lynn Decoite
Passed First Reading. on 01/24/2022
Relating To Theft. [SB-2495]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
Establishes the offense of theft of catalytic converter as a class C felony. Defines "catalytic converter." Requires scrap dealers to follow the same requirements regarding a written statement for the purchase of palladium, platinum, rhodium, and a scrap catalytic converter from which some or all of the catalyst metals have been removed as is required for the purchase of copper, beer kegs, and urns.
SB-2495: Relating To Theft.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy A. San Buenaventura
Passed First Reading. on 01/24/2022
Relating To Catalytic Converters. [SB-2279]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
Regulates the purchase of catalytic converters by used motor vehicle parts dealers and palladium, platinum, and rhodium by scrap dealers and recyclers. Subjects persons who violate related provisions to a class C felony. Establishes the felony offense of theft of catalytic converter. Requires each county police department to maintain certain reported information and initiate education programs to prevent catalytic converter thefts. Effective 1/1/2023. (CD1)
SB-2279: Relating To Catalytic Converters.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy A. San Buenaventura
Act 088, On 06/17/2022 (gov. Msg. No. 1188). on 06/17/2022
Relating To Criminal Penalties. [HB-1603]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Increases certain penalties for the crimes of assault, burglary, criminal property damage, and theft by one grade.
HB-1603: Relating To Criminal Penalties.
Sponsored by: Rep. John M. Mizuno
Referred To Jha, Referral Sheet 2 on 01/26/2022
Election Law - Campaign Signs - Prohibitions [SB-285]
[Elections ]
[Crime ]
[Voting Rights ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Establishing the offense of willfully and maliciously destroying, injuring, or defacing campaign signs; and establishing the offense of willfully and knowingly obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over campaign signs under certain circumstances.
SB-285: Election Law - Campaign Signs - Prohibitions
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael J Hough
Hearing 2/23 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/08/2022
Public Schools – Cyber Safety Guide and Training Course – Development, Implementation, and Reporting [SB-162]
[Education ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Public Safety ]
Requiring the State Department of Education, the Behavioral Health Administration within the Maryland Department of Health, the Maryland Center for School Safety, and the Department of Information Technology jointly to develop and publish a cyber safety guide and training course to be implemented in public schools beginning in the 2023-2024 school year; requiring the cyber safety guide and training course to be developed in consultation with professionals who specialize in child development and child psychology; etc.
SB-162: Public Schools – Cyber Safety Guide and Training Course – Development, Implementation, and Reporting
Sponsored by: Sen. Katie Fry Hester
First Reading Education, Health, And Environmental Affairs on 01/12/2022
Vehicle Theft Prevention Fund – Allocation of Grants [SB-13]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Crime ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Altering the formula under which the Vehicle Theft Prevention Council allocates grants from the Vehicle Theft Prevention Fund by providing that, to the extent practicable, the Council shall consider allocating the grants among the subdivisions of the State on a pro rata basis determined by the total number of vehicles stolen in each subdivision divided by the total number of vehicles stolen in the State.
SB-13: Vehicle Theft Prevention Fund – Allocation of Grants
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory V. McCray
Hearing 4/09 At 11:00 A.m. on 04/09/2022
Relating To Motor Vehicles. [HB-446]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Crime ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Safety ]
Establishes a new offense of theft of a catalytic converter. Requires vehicle registration records and photocopies of driver's licenses to be kept for businesses engaged in the selling or negotiating the purchase of used motor vehicle parts or accessories or licensed to wreck, salvage, or dismantle motor vehicles. Requires these businesses to refuse purchase of used motor vehicle parts or accessories and report the attempted sale to police if a seller does not provide certain information. Changes the fine for any violations of the used motor vehicle
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HB-446: Relating To Motor Vehicles.
Sponsored by: Rep. Della au Belatti
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021