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Maryland General Assembly · SB0516 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 461 (Chapter 461)

Law Enforcement - Protective Body Armor - Requirements and Reporting

Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
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Officially: “Law Enforcement - Protective Body Armor - Requirements and Reporting Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Providing that a law enforcement agency may not assign a law enforcement officer to duties other than administrative duties unless the officer is issued protective body armor; requiring a law enforcement agency to issue only protective body armor that meets certain standards and has not reached an expiration date; prohibiting the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy from withholding from a law enforcement agency grant funds specifically designated for the purchase of protective body
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Feb 2, 2026
Hearing · Feb 17, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 8, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 24, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 26, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 28, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 7, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 21, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 25, 2026

The numbers

11
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Senator WaldstreicherSenator SmithSenator CharlesSenator FoldenSenator HensonSenator JamesSenator LoveSenator McKaySenator MuseSenator SydnorSenator West
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 461 (as of Aug 30, 2026).