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MD HB1435
Bill
Status
2/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gabriel Acevero
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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