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MD HB31

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jon Cardin

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Police officers denied rights granted under the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights may apply to circuit court for an order requiring their law enforcement agency to show cause why the right should not be granted
  • Applications must be filed before the disciplinary hearing board holds its hearing
  • Officers employed by countywide or local agencies must file in the circuit court of the county where the agency is located
  • Officers employed by statewide or bicounty agencies must file in the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Police Discipline - Order to Show Cause

Law Enforcement

Last Action

Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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