MD HB1262

Federal law enforcement officers may only exercise arrest and warrant powers in Maryland when acting in accordance with State law, in addition to existing requirements like participating in joint investigations or responding to emergencies declared under § 14–107 or § 14–111 of the Public Safety Article

Law enforcement officers and agencies are prohibited from engaging in racial profiling, defined as relying to any degree on a person's actual or perceived race, ethnicity, or national origin when taking enforcement action (with an exception for apprehending specific suspects matching a description)

Law enforcement agencies are prohibited from retaliating against officers who disclose information about racial profiling, and must develop written policies consistent with these requirements by January 1, 2027

Individuals harmed by racial profiling or whistleblower retaliation may bring civil actions and recover compensatory damages, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, and litigation expenses

State and local officers are prohibited from taking any action prohibited by State law even when federally deputized, and the bill takes effect immediately as an emergency measure