Maryland Senate Bill 221: Criminal Law - Child Pornography - Prohibitions and Penalties

Maryland · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Prohibiting a person from possessing more than 100 images of certain child pornography or possessing or viewing images of certain child pornography depicting a minor or an individual indistinguishable from an actual and identifiable child under the age of 13 years; providing that a violation of the Act is a felony and on conviction a violator is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years; and providing that a sentence under the Act may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence imposed for certain other crimes.

Latest action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 530 (2026-05-12)

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