Department of State Police - Special Police Officers - Study

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill orders the Department of State Police to conduct a comprehensive study of the employment, use, training, equipment, jurisdiction, and oversight of special police officers in Maryland. It must consult with officers, employers and relevant agencies, and deliver a report with findings and recommendations to the governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2026.

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Hearings

• Judicial Proceedings — Bill Hearing
  Judicial Proceedings · Mar 25, 2026
• Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
  Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee · Mar 25, 2026
• Judiciary — Bill Hearing
  Judiciary · Mar 5, 2026

History

1. May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 531
2. Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 13, 2026Returned Passed
4. Apr 9, 2026Second Reading Passed
5. Apr 9, 2026Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
6. Apr 9, 2026Favorable Adopted
7. Mar 20, 2026Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
8. Mar 19, 2026Referred Judicial Proceedings
9. Mar 18, 2026Third Reading Passed
10. Mar 17, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
11. Mar 16, 2026Favorable Report by Judiciary
12. Feb 16, 2026Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Williams · sponsor

Bill text

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