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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing a police officer who is denied a certain right to apply to the circuit court at any time before a hearing is held by the hearing board for an order that directs the law enforcement agency to show cause why the right should not be granted.
AI Summary
This bill allows a police officer who believes their rights under a specific section of public safety law have been violated to ask a circuit court to order their law enforcement agency to explain why those rights shouldn't be granted, and this request can be made before a formal hearing by a hearing board. If the officer works for a local or county-wide agency, they would file this request in the circuit court of the county where the agency is located, but if they work for a statewide or bi-county agency, the request would be filed in the circuit court for Anne Arundel County, with the law taking effect on October 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 2/24/2026 ) (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0031?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0031f.pdf |
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