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MD SB853

MD SB853
Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Police Officer Certification - Eligibility (Freedom to Serve Act)


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Introduced
02/04/2019
In Committee
03/29/2019
Crossed Over
03/18/2019
Passed
04/03/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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 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 who has applied to obtain United States citizenship and the application is pending approval; requiring the certification of a police officer who fails to obtain United States citizenship to be terminated; etc.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Freedom to Serve Act," alters the eligibility requirements for an individual to be certified as a police officer in Maryland. It requires the individual to either be a U.S. citizen or a permanent legal resident of the U.S. who is an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. armed forces and has applied or intends to apply for U.S. citizenship within 10 years. The bill also mandates that the certification of a police officer who fails to obtain U.S. citizenship as required be terminated by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (34)

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 490 (on 05/13/2019)

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