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MD HB794
Bill
Status
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gabriel Acevero
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AI Summary
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Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission must prohibit police officers from affiliating with, supporting, or advocating for white supremacist groups, causes, or ideologies
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White supremacist groups/ideologies are defined as those promoting white superiority over BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), religious and racial bigotry, or engaging in hateful speech, intimidation, and violence against BIPOC
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Police officers are also prohibited from participating in or actively promoting any international or domestic extremist group that the FBI has determined supports or encourages illegal violent conduct
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Effective date: October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Public Safety - Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Prohibition Against Certain Affiliation or Support by Police Officers
Law Enforcement
Last Action
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
2/5/2026