Maryland · HB0616

Criminal Law - Destroying Funerary Objects and Cemetery Elements - Statute of Limitations and Prohibition

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Sponsors: 3
Votes: Apr 22 ’25
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Description

Extending from 1 year to 3 years the statute of limitations for prosecutions relating to destroying funerary objects and other elements of a cemetery to begin at the time local authorities knew or reasonably should have known of the violation; and prohibiting a person from willfully destroying, damaging, defacing, or removing any part of the grounds of a cemetery.

Subjects

Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyCemeteriesMonuments and MemorialsProperty DamageCriminal Law - ProceduresCrimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.Statutes of Limitation

Progress

IntroducedJan 23, 2025
Sent to committeeJan 27, 2025
Passed the first chamberFeb 25, 2025
PassedFeb 27, 2025
Passed both chambersApr 2, 2025
Became lawApr 22, 2025

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