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Yes: 174 • No: 0
MarylandSB 00742026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Public Safety - Police Employees and Deputy State Fire Marshals - Repeal of Pay Rate Restriction on Promotion
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
Public SafetyFire ProtectionLaw Enforcement -see also- SRO; Sheriffs; State PoliceSalaries and Compensation -see also- Overtime; Reimb. RatesState Police, Department of
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Promotion pay keeps your step
Beginning July 1, 2026, promoted police employees and deputy State Fire Marshals keep the same step in their new rank. The old rule that could drop you to a lower step is repealed. Your actual pay depends on the adopted pay plan.
Pay plan and annual steps for State Police staff
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Secretary of Public Safety sets a pay plan for police employees and State Police communications operators and supervisors. The plan lists ranks and steps and sets pay rates. Covered staff are entitled to the plan’s rates, including service-based increases. Police employees move up one step each year on their hire-date anniversary. The plan only takes effect when the Secretary of Budget and Management and the Governor approve it and the State budget includes enough money.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/10/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 133 • No: 0 • Other: 5
Senate vote • 2/19/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 5
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 134
4/14/2026Returned Passed
4/10/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (133-0)
4/10/2026HouseFavorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
4/8/2026HouseFavorable Report by Appropriations
4/8/2026HouseHearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
3/21/2026HouseReferred Appropriations
2/20/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (41-0)
2/19/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed
2/17/2026SenateFavorable Adopted
2/17/2026SenateFavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
2/16/2026SenateFirst Reading Judicial Proceedings
1/14/2026SenateHearing 1/21 at 11:00 a.m.
1/13/2026SenatePre-filed
9/24/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enacted
4/14/2026
Third Reading
2/17/2026
First Reading
1/14/2026
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