Public Safety - Law Enforcement Officers - Restrictions

Summary

The bill says federal law‑enforcement officers may only use their arrest and search powers when they are acting in line with Maryland state law. It also forbids any officer from using a person’s race, ethnicity or national origin as a factor in policing, and shields officers who report such profiling from retaliation. Agencies must adopt a written policy on these rules by Jan. 1, 2027, and victims can sue for damages.

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