MD HB302

Expands existing legal protections for law enforcement officers, emergency services personnel, and educators to include adult protective services workers and child welfare caseworkers

Requires applications for criminal statements of charges against these human service workers for on-duty conduct to be forwarded immediately to the State's Attorney for investigation

Prohibits filing a statement of charges against covered workers until the State's Attorney investigates and makes recommendations to the District Court Commissioner

Defines "adult protective services worker" as a human service worker employed by a public adult protective services program, and "child welfare caseworker" as a professional meeting qualifications under § 4–301 of the Human Services Article

Takes effect October 1, 2025; approved by Governor Wes Moore on April 22, 2025