Maryland SB140 criminalizes exploiting government benefits through deception, coercion, or isolation.

Maryland SB140 amends the criminal law to prohibit exploiting government benefits through deception, coercion, or isolation. It defines "government benefits" to include Medicare, Medicaid, TANF, WIC, SNAP, Social Security, SSDI, veterans, pension, TDAP, and PAA benefits. The bill makes it a felony to knowingly recruit, harbor, transport, or obtain an individual for the purpose of appropriating government benefits for personal benefit. It also prohibits aiding, abetting, or conspiring with others to violate these provisions. Violators face imprisonment and fines.

Maryland SB140 criminalizes exploiting government benefits through deception, coercion, or isolation.

Maryland SB140 amends the criminal law to prohibit exploiting government benefits through deception, coercion, or isolation. It defines "government benefits" to include Medicare, Medicaid, TANF, WIC, SNAP, Social Security, SSDI, veterans, pension, TDAP, and PAA benefits. The bill makes it a felony to knowingly recruit, harbor, transport, or obtain an individual for the purpose of appropriating government benefits for personal benefit. It also prohibits aiding, abetting, or conspiring with others to violate these provisions. Violators face imprisonment and fines.