Legislation - HB0904

Providing that a law enforcement agency may not assign a law enforcement officer to duties other than administrative duties unless the officer is issued protective body armor; requiring a law enforcement agency to issue only protective body armor that meets certain standards; requiring a law enforcement agency to replace protective body armor before a certain date; requiring a law enforcement agency to notify the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission under certain circumstances; etc.

Committees

Original:: Judiciary

Details

Cross-filed with: SB0516

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/05/2026 Legislative Date 2/05/2026 Action First Reading Judiciary Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Law Enforcement - Protective Body Armor - Requirements and Reporting Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/05/2026 Legislative Date 2/05/2026 Action Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	2/05/2026	2/05/2026	First Reading Judiciary
			Text - First - Law Enforcement - Protective Body Armor - Requirements and Reporting
House	2/05/2026	2/05/2026	Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

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