Maryland Office of the Inspector General - Establishment
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Summary
The bill establishes a new Office of the Inspector General, an advisory board to appoint and oversee the Inspector General, and gives the office authority to receive complaints, conduct audits and investigations, and refer criminal matters. It also protects whistle‑blowers, keeps investigation records confidential until a final report is issued, and allows the Governor to move staff and funds to the new office. The measure failed after a House hearing.
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- Government, Labor, and Elections — Bill HearingGovernment, Labor, and Elections · Mar 10, 2026
History
- Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
Sponsors
- Nawrocki · sponsor
- Arikan
- Chisholm
- Fisher
- Grammer
- M. Morgan
- Szeliga
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