Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB0854 — Public Safety - Law Enforcement Officers - Restrictions

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

Establishing that a federal law enforcement officer's powers granted under a certain provision of law may be exercised only when the federal law enforcement officer is acting in accordance with State law; prohibiting a law enforcement officer of law enforcement agency from engaging in racial profiling; prohibiting a law enforcement agency from taking retaliatory punitive action against a law enforcement officer who discloses information concerning racial profiling; etc.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

  • Senator Sydnor · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 187 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Senator Sydnor

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (187)

187 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0854 do?
Establishing that a federal law enforcement officer's powers granted under a certain provision of law may be exercised only when the federal law enforcement officer is acting in accordance with State law; prohibiting a law enforcement officer of law enforcement agency from engaging in racial profiling; prohibiting a law enforcement agency from taking retaliatory punitive action against a law enforcement officer who discloses information concerning racial profiling; etc.
Who sponsors SB0854?
SB0854 is sponsored by Senator Sydnor.
What is the current status of SB0854?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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