Legislation - HB1359

Title: Police Pursuits of Fleeing Suspects - Standards (Dimeka Thornton Act)
Sponsored by: Delegates Ruth and Phillips
Status: In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Analysis

Synopsis

Requiring each law enforcement agency in the State to submit the agency's policy regarding pursuit of fleeing suspects to the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission annually on or before January 1 each year, beginning in 2027; requiring the Commission, in consultation with the Attorney General and certain law enforcement agencies, to submit a certain report to the Governor and General Assembly annually on or before June 1, beginning in 2027; etc.

Committees

Original:: Judiciary

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/13/2026 Legislative Date 2/13/2026 Action First Reading Judiciary Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Police Pursuits of Fleeing Suspects - Standards (Dimeka Thornton Act) Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
House	2/13/2026	2/13/2026	First Reading Judiciary
			Text - First - Police Pursuits of Fleeing Suspects - Standards (Dimeka Thornton Act)

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