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Maryland General Assembly · HB0234 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 133 (Chapter 133)

Public Safety - Police Employees and Deputy State Fire Marshals - Repeal of Pay Rate Restriction on Promotion

Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.

Officially: “Public Safety - Police Employees and Deputy State Fire Marshals - Repeal of Pay Rate Restriction on Promotion Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Repealing a requirement that a certain police employee or deputy State fire marshal is entitled to a certain pay rate on promotion to a higher rank if a certain other police employee or deputy State fire marshal in the same rank is at a lower pay rate.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Feb 24, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 9, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 25, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 26, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 26, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 7, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 18, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 20, 2026

The numbers

3
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Chair, Appropriations CommitteeState PoliceDepartmental
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 133 (as of Aug 30, 2026).