Legislation - HB0155

Requiring the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission to develop a model policy prohibiting the use of a face covering in the performance of duty; requiring a law enforcement agency to adopt a policy consistent with the model policy developed by the Commission; and prohibiting a certain law enforcement officer from wearing a certain face covering while in the performance of duty in the State, except when actively engaged in an undercover operation.

Committees

Original:: Judiciary

Details

Cross-filed with: SB0001

Bill File Type: Pre-Filed

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 10/16/2025 Legislative Date 10/16/2025 Action Pre-filed Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/14/2026 Legislative Date 1/14/2026 Action First Reading Judiciary Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Public Safety - Law Enforcement Officers - Prohibition on Face Coverings Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	10/16/2025	10/16/2025	Pre-filed
House	1/14/2026	1/14/2026	First Reading Judiciary
			Text - First - Public Safety - Law Enforcement Officers - Prohibition on Face Coverings

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