MD HB351

Creates a new cause of action allowing aggrieved parties or the Maryland Attorney General to sue "judicial officers" (federal officers who can make arrests and carry firearms) for deprivation of constitutional rights under color of law

Authorizes the Attorney General, State Prosecutor, or State's Attorney to direct state and local law enforcement to gather and retain identifying digital data (license plates, cell phone data, GPS, facial recognition, Stingray data, etc.) about judicial officers accused of misconduct

Plaintiffs may obtain collected digital data only through a court order issued in a lawsuit filed under this new statute

Allows courts to award damages, declaratory and injunctive relief, plus reasonable attorney's fees and expert witness fees to prevailing plaintiffs, with a 5-year statute of limitations

Designated as an emergency measure requiring three-fifths approval in both chambers, taking effect immediately upon enactment rather than the standard October 1, 2026 date