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Maryland General Assembly · HB0593 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 521 (Chapter 521)

Criminal Law - Interference With Critical Infrastructure or a Public Safety Answering Point

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Became law
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Officially: “Criminal Law - Interference With Critical Infrastructure or a Public Safety Answering Point Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Prohibiting a person from intentionally, willfully, and without authorization committing a certain act with the intent to interrupt or impair the functioning of critical infrastructure; providing that a person convicted of violating the Act is guilty of a felony and is subject to imprisonment of up to 10 years or a fine not to exceed $50,000, or both; etc.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 27, 2026
Hearing · Feb 10, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Feb 22, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 17, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 19, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 18, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 7, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 18, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 24, 2026

The numbers

5
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Delegate HillDelegate BoyceDelegate GuzzoneDelegate MorenoDelegate Smith
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 521 (as of Aug 30, 2026).