SB 391 — Criminal Law - Sexual Extortion, Stalking, And Revenge Porn - Statute Of Limitations And In Banc Review
SB 391 modifies criminal law in Maryland to address sexual extortion, stalking, and revenge porn by extending the statute of limitations for these offenses and allowing in banc review in certain cases. The law aims to improve legal protections for victims, particularly minors, by ensuring more time for prosecution and enabling broader judicial review. It addresses harms related to minors being targeted in online sexual extortion and non-consensual image sharing.
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