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MD HB1435

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gabriel Acevero

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission to prohibit police officers from affiliating with, supporting, or advocating for white supremacist groups, causes, or ideologies

  • Prohibits police officers from participating in or actively promoting any international or domestic extremist group that the FBI has determined supports or encourages illegal violent conduct

  • Defines "white supremacist groups, causes, or ideologies" as those promoting white supremacy, religious and racial bigotry, exacerbating racial tensions, or engaging in hateful speech, intimidation, and violence against BIPOC communities

  • Effective date: October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Public Safety - Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Prohibition Against Certain Affiliation or Support by Police Officers

Law Enforcement

Last Action

Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

2/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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