Maryland HB1030 expands the authority of the State Prosecutor to investigate threats against judges.
Maryland HB1030 amends the state law to allow the Office of the State Prosecutor to investigate threats against judges. The bill specifies that making threats to take the life of, kidnap, or cause physical injury to a judge is a criminal offense. It also prohibits knowingly sending or delivering such threats. The law carries penalties including imprisonment and fines for violations. The changes take effect on October 1, 2026.
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