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MarylandHB 03382026 Regular SessionHouse

Department of General Services - Maryland Capitol Police - Statewide Jurisdiction

Sponsored By: Gary Simmons (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Criminal Law - ProceduresCrimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.General Services, Department ofInvestigations and Inquiries -see also- Crim Bckgrnd InvestJurisdictionLaw Enforcement -see also- SRO; Sheriffs; State PoliceMotor Vehicles -see also- Aband Veh; Ambulances; Buses; etc.NoticesParkingPublic Buildings and Facilities -see also- Stadiums; St Hse

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Statewide powers for Maryland Capitol Police

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Maryland Capitol Police have statewide authority to enforce criminal, parking, and motor vehicle laws. They police State buildings and grounds, and up to 2,000 feet around them. Before non-emergency actions, they notify the Secretary of State Police; after actions, they notify local and agency chiefs. In Baltimore City, they must have a memorandum of understanding with the Baltimore Police Department before using these powers.

New training rules and transfer protections

Beginning July 1, 2026, a Maryland Capitol Police officer must meet Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission requirements and be designated by the Department to use police powers. The law also bans involuntary transfers between sites. Members cannot be forced to move to another post.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Gary Simmons

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Lauren Arikan

    Republican • House

  • Dylan Behler

    Democratic • House

  • Jon S. Cardin

    Democratic • House

  • Frank M. Conaway

    Democratic • House

  • Diana M. Fennell

    Democratic • House

  • Nicholaus R. Kipke

    Republican • House

  • Mangione

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Susan K. McComas

    Republican • House

  • Gabriel M. Moreno

    Democratic • House

  • LaToya Nkongolo

    Republican • House

  • Darrell Odom

    Democratic • House

  • N. Scott Phillips

    Democratic • House

  • Mike Rogers

    Democratic • House

  • Stuart Michael Schmidt

    Republican • House

  • Sean A. Stinnett

    Democratic • House

  • Kym Taylor

    Democratic • House

  • Veronica Turner

    Democratic • House

  • William Valentine

    Republican • House

  • Nicole A. Williams

    Democratic • House

  • Jamila J. Woods

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 304 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 3

House vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 132 • No: 0 • Other: 4

House vote • 3/20/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 131 • No: 0 • Other: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 264

    4/28/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/9/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (132-0)

    4/9/2026House

  4. House Concurs Senate Amendments

    4/9/2026House

  5. Third Reading Passed (41-0)

    4/9/2026Senate

  6. Floor Amendment {483022/1 (Senator Hayes) Adopted

    4/9/2026Senate

  7. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/8/2026Senate

  8. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

    4/8/2026Senate

  9. Referred Judicial Proceedings

    3/23/2026Senate

  10. Third Reading Passed (131-0)

    3/20/2026House

  11. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/19/2026House

  12. Favorable with Amendments {903728/1 Adopted

    3/19/2026House

  13. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary

    3/19/2026House

  14. Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/16/2026House

  15. Rereferred to Judiciary

    2/13/2026House

  16. First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

    1/19/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/9/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/19/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/19/2026

    PDF

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