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MD HB1045

MD HB1045
Public Safety - Safe Neighborhoods Pilot Program


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Introduced
02/10/2023
In Committee
02/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning Public Safety - Safe Neighborhoods Pilot Program FOR the purpose of requiring the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services to establish a Safe Neighborhoods Pilot Program to provide doorbell cameras or security systems with doorbell cameras to residents of high-crime areas; and generally relating to the Safe Neighborhoods Pilot Program. BY adding to Article - Public Safety Section 4-1601 to be under the new subtitle “Subtitle 16. Safe Neighborhoods Pilot Program” Annotated Code of Maryland (2022 Replacement Volume)

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Safe Neighborhoods Pilot Program, to be administered by the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services. The program aims to provide doorbell cameras or security systems with doorbell cameras to residents of high-crime areas in Maryland. The bill outlines the program's key provisions, including engaging with community organizations, providing training for residents on using the cameras, establishing a process for residents to submit video evidence to law enforcement, and reporting on the program's impact by December 31, 2025. The bill also requires the Governor to include $5 million in annual funding for the program starting in fiscal year 2025 and includes measures to protect residents' privacy.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 3/9/2023 ) (on 03/09/2023)

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