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MD SB766

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Maryland Capitol Police jurisdiction from 1,000 feet to 2,000 feet surrounding State-owned or State-leased buildings and grounds

  • Grants Maryland Capitol Police officers statewide authority to investigate and enforce criminal laws and Title 12 of the Criminal Procedure Article

  • Requires Capitol Police to notify local law enforcement (municipal police chief, county police chief, sheriff, or Baltimore City Police Commissioner) as soon as possible when exercising statewide enforcement powers

  • Simplifies jurisdictional categories by consolidating multiple building classifications (Annapolis, Baltimore, multiservice centers, Department of Labor) into a single State-owned/leased property category

  • Effective date: October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Department of General Services - Maryland Capitol Police - Jurisdiction

Counties

Last Action

Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings1/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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