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MarylandSB 00012026 Regular SessionSenate

Public Safety - Law Enforcement Officers - Face Coverings and Identification

Sponsored By: Malcolm Augustine

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Public SafetyAppeals -see also- Judicial ReviewCitationsCivil Actions -see also- Small ClaimsCivil OffensesCounties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.County AdministratorsCourt CostsCrimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.Criminal Injuries CompensationDefendantsDistrict CourtsEvidenceFines -see also- Penalties and SentencesIdentification -see also- Biometrics; Fingerprinting; DrLicsInterstate AffairsJob Training -see also- Continuing Ed; Vocational RehabLaw Enforcement -see also- SRO; Sheriffs; State PoliceMunicipal Corporations -see also- Annap; BaltNoticesPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyPersonal Protective EquipmentPleasPolice Conduct -see also- Ethics; Law EnforcementPolice Training and Standards CommissionSafety -see also- Occupational SafetyState's AttorneysTrialsWaiversWeatherWitnesses

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Bill Overview

No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Malcolm Augustine

    Senate

Cosponsors

  • Pamela Beidle

    Democratic • Senate

  • Benjamin Brooks

    Democratic • Senate

  • Brian J. Feldman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Bill Ferguson

    Senate

  • Guy Guzzone

    Democratic • Senate

  • Shelly Hettleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Cheryl C. Kagan

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nancy J. King

    Senate

  • Benjamin F. Kramer

    Democratic • Senate

  • Clarence K. Lam

    Democratic • Senate

  • Karen Lewis Young

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sara Love

    Democratic • Senate

  • C. Anthony Muse

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jim Rosapepe

    Democratic • Senate

  • William C. Smith

    Democratic • Senate

  • Charles E. Sydnor

    Democratic • Senate

  • Craig J. Zucker

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 266 • No: 229

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 100 • No: 37 • Other: 4

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 32 • No: 13 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Motion Limit Debate (Senator King) Adopted

Yes: 31 • No: 13 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 2/3/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 31 • No: 13

Senate vote • 1/29/2026

Floor Amendment {723726/1 (Senator McKay) Rejected

Yes: 18 • No: 28

Senate vote • 1/29/2026

Floor Amendment {703926/1 (Senator McKay) Rejected

Yes: 14 • No: 31 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 1/29/2026

Floor Amendment {773627/1 (Senator McKay) Rejected

Yes: 12 • No: 32 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 1/29/2026

Floor Amendment {873724/1 (Senator West) Rejected

Yes: 14 • No: 30 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 1/29/2026

Floor Amendment {633420/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected

Yes: 14 • No: 32

Actions Timeline

  1. Passed Enrolled

    4/13/2026Senate

  2. Third Reading Passed (32-13)

    4/13/2026Senate

  3. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Motion Limit Debate (Senator King) Adopted (31-13)

    4/13/2026Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (100-37)

    4/13/2026House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/13/2026House

  7. Favorable with Amendments {443923/1 Adopted

    4/13/2026House

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary

    4/11/2026House

  9. Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/26/2026House

  10. Referred Judiciary

    2/4/2026House

  11. Third Reading Passed (31-13)

    2/3/2026Senate

  12. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    1/29/2026Senate

  13. Floor Amendment {723726/1 (Senator McKay) Rejected (18-28)

    1/29/2026Senate

  14. Floor Amendment {703926/1 (Senator McKay) Rejected (14-31)

    1/29/2026Senate

  15. Floor Amendment {773627/1 (Senator McKay) Rejected (12-32)

    1/29/2026Senate

  16. Floor Amendment {633420/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (14-32)

    1/29/2026Senate

  17. Floor Amendment {273521/1 (Senator West) Rejected

    1/29/2026Senate

  18. Floor Amendment {873724/1 (Senator West) Rejected (14-30)

    1/29/2026Senate

  19. Favorable with Amendments {123226/1 Adopted

    1/29/2026Senate

  20. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

    1/28/2026Senate

  21. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    1/14/2026Senate

  22. Hearing 1/22 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/13/2026Senate

  23. Pre-filed

    9/15/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/13/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    1/29/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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