Maryland HB674 prohibits concealing a death by failing to notify authorities, dismembering remains, or burying a body.

Maryland HB674 makes it a felony to fail to notify emergency services or law enforcement of a death, to dismember or destroy human remains, or to bury a body with intent to conceal a death. The bill also prohibits aiding or abetting such actions. Violators face imprisonment and consecutive sentencing. The law takes effect October 1, 2025.

Maryland HB674 prohibits concealing a death by failing to notify authorities, dismembering remains, or burying a body.

Maryland HB674 makes it a felony to fail to notify emergency services or law enforcement of a death, to dismember or destroy human remains, or to bury a body with intent to conceal a death. The bill also prohibits aiding or abetting such actions. Violators face imprisonment and consecutive sentencing. The law takes effect October 1, 2025.