Department of State Police - Special Police Officers - Study
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Department of State Police - Special Police Officers - Study” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Requiring the Department of State Police to conduct a study regarding the employment and use of special police officers; and requiring the Department to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 1, 2026.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 10, 2026
Hearing · Mar 5, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 15, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 1, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 4, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 2, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 8, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 20, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 24, 2026
The numbers
1
sponsor on the bill
Sponsors
Recorded votes
Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.51Senate · 2026-03-25 · Voting Yea 45, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 2, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 0
Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.49House · 2026-03-05 · Voting Yea 129, Voting Nay 2, Not Voting 4, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 6
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Maryland legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 531 (as of Sep 4, 2026).