Bill > HB985

This bill modifies Maryland law regarding administrative charging committees (ACCs) for law enforcement agencies by allowing counties to establish a second ACC if they determine that one committee is insufficient to handle the workload of countywide and local law enforcement agencies. Currently, each county is required to have one ACC, but this bill provides flexibility for counties with complex or high-volume police misconduct investigations. The bill specifies that the composition of the county ACCs will remain the same, with members including representatives from the police accountability board and civilian members selected by the board and county executive. The ACC's responsibilities, such as reviewing investigation findings, determining whether to administratively charge an officer, recommending discipline, and issuing written opinions, remain unchanged. Members of the ACC must still receive training from the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission and maintain confidentiality during their proceedings. The bill will take effect on October 1, 2025, giving counties time to establish additional committees if needed.

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