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MD HB699Maryland Use of Force Statute - Failure to Prevent Excessive Force or Render First Aid - Misdemeanor
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting a police officer from intentionally violating the requirement that a police officer intervene to prevent or terminate the use of certain force by another police officer; prohibiting a police officer from intentionally violating the requirement to render certain first aid to a person injured as a result of police action and request certain assistance at a certain time; and classifying a violation of the Act by an officer as a misdemeanor and providing, on conviction, a term of imprisonment of up to 5 years.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Maryland Use of Force Statute, establishes new misdemeanor offenses for police officers who fail to uphold specific duties related to the use of force and rendering aid. Specifically, it prohibits a police officer from intentionally failing to intervene to stop another officer from using excessive force, meaning force beyond what is legally authorized. It also prohibits an officer from intentionally failing to provide basic first aid to someone injured during police action and to promptly request medical assistance, when circumstances allow. A violation of these specific duties, if intentional, will be classified as a misdemeanor, punishable by up to five years in prison. This legislation aims to increase accountability for police officers in Maryland regarding their actions and inactions during encounters involving force and injury.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (12)
Gabriel Acevero (D)*,
Jackie Addison (D),
Marlon Amprey (D),
Kevin Hornberger (R),
Julian Ivey (D),
Robbyn Lewis (D),
Ashanti Martínez (D),
Edith Patterson (D),
Malcolm Ruff (D),
Sheree Sample-Hughes (D),
Sean Stinnett (D),
Caylin Young (D),
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/HB0699?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0699f.pdf |
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