HOUSE BILL 859

File Code: Public Safety

Sponsored By:

Prince George's County Delegation

Entitled:

Prince George's County - Fire Investigators - Powers PG 309-99

Synopsis:

Authorizing the fire investigators of the Prince George's County Fire Department, under certain circumstances, to make warrantless arrests, conduct investigations, and enforce certain laws without jurisdictional limitations; making certain laws relating to the Police Training Commission applicable to the fire investigators; and making certain corrections.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/12

First Reading Judiciary

2/16

Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.

3/26

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ARRESTS

FIRE PROTECTION

INVESTIGATIONS AND INQUIRIES -see also- CRIM BCKGRND INVEST.

JURISDICTION

LAW ENFORCEMENT -see also- STATE POLICE, DEPT. OF

POLICE TRAINING COMMISSION

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 594B , 594B )

Article - 41 Governor - Executive and Administrative Departments

( 4-201 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered