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MD HB1361
Bill
Status
2/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Harry Bhandari
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AI Summary
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Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission must establish a centralized digital platform for uniform data collection and reporting across all state law enforcement agencies, modeled after the Maryland Automated Accident Reporting System
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All law enforcement agencies must transition to the standardized system within 18 months of implementation and discontinue other report writing systems unless integrated with the new platform
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The system must comply with federal and state data privacy laws, enable real-time data sharing and analytics, and allow public access to download reports with appropriate safeguards for sensitive information
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Agencies failing to meet the implementation deadline must submit a corrective action plan within 30 days; continued non-compliance may result in withholding of Title 4 funds or grants
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Annual reports on system progress and effectiveness due to the Governor and General Assembly beginning October 15, 2026; effective date October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Public Safety - Law Enforcement Agencies - Standardized Report Writing System (Maryland Statewide Law Enforcement Report Writing Standardization Act)
Accidents
Last Action
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
2/10/2025