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MD SB746
MD SB746Police Discipline - Municipal Law Enforcement Agencies - Suspension Pending Appeal of Trial Board Decision
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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing the chief of a law enforcement agency serving a municipality to suspend a police officer without pay during the pendency of a certain appeal; and providing that a police officer who was suspended without pay in accordance with the Act is entitled to receive certain back pay if the officer prevails on appeal.
AI Summary
This bill allows the chief of a municipal law enforcement agency to suspend a police officer without pay while an appeal of a trial board decision is pending, meaning the officer is not receiving their salary during this appeal process. If the officer wins their appeal, they are entitled to receive all the back pay they would have earned during the suspension. A trial board is a group that hears evidence and makes decisions regarding disciplinary actions against police officers. This provision aims to provide a mechanism for immediate action during appeals while ensuring officers are compensated if they are ultimately cleared.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Judicial Proceedings 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/SB0746?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0746f.pdf |
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