HB 1308 Maryland House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Crime of Violence - Medical Facilities and Places of Worship - Penalty (Sacred Places Safety Act)

This bill prohibits violent acts in medical facilities and places of worship by adding a felony penalty for such offenses. It defines "medical facilities" broadly to include hospitals, clinics, and health agencies, and "places of worship" as nonresidential religious gathering spaces. Violating this law subjects offenders to up to 10 additional years in prison, with penalties running consecutively to sentences for the underlying violent crime. The law directly affects anyone committing violence in these locations, enhancing penalties for crimes committed in these specific settings.
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Introduced Feb 7, 2025 Last action Feb 27, 2025
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