Department of General Services - Maryland Capitol Police - Statewide Jurisdiction
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Department of General Services - Maryland Capitol Police - Statewide Jurisdiction” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Altering and expanding the jurisdiction of the Maryland Capitol Police of the Department of General Services; and establishing that the Department has statewide jurisdiction over and full police authority for the enforcement of the criminal laws and parking and motor vehicle laws as to the operation, maintenance, and protection of certain State-owned or leased buildings and grounds and other public improvements or grounds designated by law or by the Board of Public Works.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 18, 2026
Hearing · Mar 5, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 18, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 5, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 7, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 5, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 7, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 18, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 20, 2026
The numbers
21
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Delegate SimmonsDelegate BehlerDelegate CardinDelegate FennellDelegate KipkeDelegate NkongoloDelegate OdomDelegate RogersDelegate SchmidtDelegate StinnettDelegate TaylorDelegate TurnerDelegate ValentineDelegate PhillipsDelegate McComasDelegate MorenoDelegate ArikanDelegate MangioneDelegate ConawayDelegate WoodsDelegate Williams
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 264 (as of Aug 30, 2026).