The state Senate gave preliminary passage to a bill yesterday that would make it a felony to counterfeit checks, letters of credit or other negotiable notes.
In addition, the measure, which will be on the floor for a final vote this week, would allow a state's attorney or the Maryland attorney general to investigate and prosecute alleged misdemeanor or felony violations of the counterfeiting statute. A suspect could be prosecuted in any county in which any part of the crime occurred or where the victim lives or conducts business.
