Public Safety - Law Enforcement Officers - Restrictions

Summary

The bill says federal law‑enforcement officers can use their arrest and firearm powers in Maryland only when they are following state law or are assisting local agencies. It also forbids any law‑enforcement officer or agency from engaging in racial profiling and protects officers who report such conduct from retaliation. Agencies must adopt a written anti‑profiling policy by Jan. 1 2027 and victims can sue for damages.

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