Legislation

Title: Public Safety - Police Officers - Screening for Violent Behavior, Aggressive Behavior, and Bias
Sponsored by: Senator Young
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 1/21 at 11:00 a.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note
Racial and Equity Impact note – 2021 Maryland Police Reform Proposals

Synopsis

Prohibiting a law enforcement agency from employing an individual as a police officer unless the individual has undergone and achieved a satisfactory result on a certain psychological screening; requiring that a police officer who has been convicted of killing or causing a debilitating injury against another person be terminated from employment; requiring a police officer to receive certain training every 3 years; etc.

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Bill File Type: Pre-Filed

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2021

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 9/08/2020 Legislative Date 9/08/2020 Action Pre-filed Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/13/2021 Legislative Date 1/13/2021 Action First Reading Judicial Proceedings Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 12/28/2020 Legislative Date 12/28/2020 Action Hearing 1/21 at 11:00 a.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Public Safety - Police Officers - Screening for Violent Behavior, Aggressive Behavior, and Bias Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	9/08/2020	9/08/2020	Pre-filed
Senate	1/13/2021	1/13/2021	First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Senate	12/28/2020	12/28/2020	Hearing 1/21 at 11:00 a.m.
			Text - First - Public Safety - Police Officers - Screening for Violent Behavior, Aggressive Behavior, and Bias

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