Criminal Law - Misdemeanor Theft - Statute of Limitations
Sponsor: Frank M. Conaway, Jr. (District 40)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Increasing, from 2 years to 3 years, the statute of limitations for the crime of theft of property or services with a value greater than $100 but less than $1,500.
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Testimony (3)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Brown, Kirsten | Maryland State's Attorney Association | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Conaway, Delegate Conawaylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Kemerer, Hannibal | Maryland Office of the Public Defender | Written (PDF) |