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Summary
The bill lets a police officer who has been refused a specific right under the police discipline statutes file a petition in circuit court for a show‑cause order. The court would then require the law‑enforcement agency to explain why the officer should not receive that right. It applies to officers in both local and statewide agencies and takes effect on October 1, 2026.
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- Judiciary — Bill HearingJudiciary · Feb 24, 2026
History
- Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judiciary
- Pre-filed
Sponsors
- Cardin · sponsor
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