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MD SB625
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
William Folden
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AI Summary
- 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"
- "Exonerated" means the officer acted in accordance with the law and agency policy; "unfounded" means the allegations are not supported by fact
- Investigation records include internal affairs investigatory records, hearing records, and records relating to disciplinary decisions
- Investigation records generally may not be expunged or destroyed by law enforcement agencies, except under the new 3-year removal provision for unfounded/exonerated complaints
- Effective date: October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Public Safety - Police Accountability - Investigation Records Relating to Unfounded and Exonerated Complaints
Records
Last Action
Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
2/3/2025
Committee Referrals
Judicial Proceedings1/29/2025
Full Bill Text
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