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MD HB885
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Hornberger
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AI Summary
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Investigation records relating to police misconduct complaints must be removed from an officer's personnel record 3 years after an administrative charging committee or trial board issues a finding of "unfounded" or "exonerated"
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"Exonerated" is defined as the officer acting in accordance with law and agency policy; "unfounded" means allegations are not supported by fact
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Investigation records include internal affairs investigatory records, hearing records, and records relating to disciplinary decisions
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The general prohibition on expunging or destroying investigation records remains in effect, with this removal provision as an exception
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Effective date: October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Public Safety - Police Accountability - Investigation Records Relating to Unfounded and Exonerated Complaints
Records
Last Action
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
2/10/2025