Criminal Law - Fourth Degree Sexual Offense - Out-of-State Convictions

Summary

The bill amends Maryland’s fourth‑degree sexual offense law so that a conviction in another state or in a federal, military, or Native American tribal court can be used as a prior offense. Those prior convictions trigger a higher maximum sentence—up to three years in prison—rather than the usual one‑year limit. It targets repeat sex offenders who hold positions of authority over minors.

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