February 2, 2006
Legislature Takes Up 'Upskirting' Bill Again
Lawmakers heard from victims of "upskirting" and "down-blousing" Wednesday during debate over a bill that would make the high-tech peeping a high crime, reports WBALTV who even made a special logo (picture left) for the occasion, with a timely NFL feel to it.
"No state law specifically addresses cell phone camera abuse, but there a statute regarding hidden cameras might apply. The statute is a misdemeanor and conveys a $1,000 fine and/or six months in jail.
During the last legislative session, Howard County Delegate Neil Quinter, D-District 13, sponsored several bills to change that. Every Delegate voted in favor of Quinter's House Bill 1413, but the session expired before the state Senate could take a final vote.
On Wednesday, he introduced legislation that would make upskirting a crime punishable with up to one year in jail."
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