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MarylandSB 00742026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Public Safety - Police Employees and Deputy State Fire Marshals - Repeal of Pay Rate Restriction on Promotion

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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 The old rule that could drop you to a lower step is repealed.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.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 174 • No: 0

House vote • 4/10/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 133 • No: 0 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 134

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/10/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (133-0)

    4/10/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/8/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Appropriations

    4/8/2026House

  6. Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/21/2026House

  7. Referred Appropriations

    2/20/2026House

  8. Third Reading Passed (41-0)

    2/19/2026Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed

    2/17/2026Senate

  10. Favorable Adopted

    2/17/2026Senate

  11. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

    2/16/2026Senate

  12. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    1/14/2026Senate

  13. Hearing 1/21 at 11:00 a.m.

    1/13/2026Senate

  14. Pre-filed

    9/24/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/17/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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