Legislation - HB1544

Title: Public Safety - Maryland Law Enforcement Public Service Medal and Key Bridge Collapse Victims Memorial Tribute
Sponsored by: Delegates Bhandari, Martinez, Pena-Melnyk, and Rosenberg
Status: In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Analysis

Synopsis

Establishing the Maryland Law Enforcement Public Service Medal as the highest State honor awarded to law enforcement officers for exceptional public service, valor, and heroism; establishing eligibility requirements for the medal and procedures for the nomination, selection, and awarding of the medal; requiring a law enforcement agency to grant a one-grade promotion to a medal recipient; and requiring a certain ceremony to annually honor and remember the sacrifices and contributions of certain workers.

Committees

Original:: Rules and Executive Nominations

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): June 30, 2025

Bill imposes a mandated appropriation in the annual State Budget Bill

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 3/03/2025 Legislative Date 2/25/2025 Action First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Public Safety - Maryland Law Enforcement Public Service Medal and Key Bridge Collapse Victims Memorial Tribute Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
House	3/03/2025	2/25/2025	First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
			Text - First - Public Safety - Maryland Law Enforcement Public Service Medal and Key Bridge Collapse Victims Memorial Tribute

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