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MD HB433
MD HB433Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Police Officer Certification - Eligibility (Freedom to Serve Act)
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Introduced
01/31/2019
01/31/2019
In Committee
04/01/2019
04/01/2019
Crossed Over
03/15/2019
03/15/2019
Passed
04/06/2019
04/06/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2019
05/13/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering the eligibility requirements for an individual to be certified by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission as a police officer to require an individual to be either a United States citizen or a permanent legal resident of the United States who is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States armed forces and has applied to obtain United States citizenship; etc.
AI Summary
This bill, called the "Freedom to Serve Act," alters the eligibility requirements for an individual to be certified as a police officer by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission. The key provisions are: 1) Requiring an individual to be either a U.S. citizen or a permanent legal resident who is an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. armed forces and has applied for U.S. citizenship. 2) Terminating the certification of a police officer who fails to obtain U.S. citizenship within 10 years of their employment start date. 3) Clarifying that the bill does not create a cause of action against law enforcement agencies for failing to hire non-U.S. citizens. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2019.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
David Fraser-Hidalgo (D)*,
Vanessa Atterbeary (D),
Kumar Barve (D),
Marc Korman (D),
Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D),
Emily Shetty (D),
Jheanelle Wilkins (D),
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 489 (on 05/13/2019)
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