Legislation - SB0516

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.

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Original:: Judicial Proceedings

Details

Cross-filed with: HB0904

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/03/2026 Legislative Date 2/03/2026 Action First Reading Judicial Proceedings Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Law Enforcement - Protective Body Armor - Requirements and Reporting Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/04/2026 Legislative Date 2/04/2026 Action Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	2/03/2026	2/03/2026	First Reading Judicial Proceedings
			Text - First - Law Enforcement - Protective Body Armor - Requirements and Reporting
Senate	2/04/2026	2/04/2026	Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.

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