Law Enforcement - Protective Body Armor - Requirements and Reporting

Summary

The bill prohibits law‑enforcement agencies from assigning officers to any duty other than administrative work unless the officer is issued protective body armor that meets current NIJ standards and has not passed its manufacturer‑specified expiration date. Agencies must replace armor before it expires, notify the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission of any lapse, and may lose state grant money if they fail to comply.

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