STATE BILLMD HB 338PASSED

Department of General Services - Maryland Capitol Police - Statewide Jurisdiction

State of Maryland

Altering and expanding the jurisdiction of the Maryland Capitol Police of the Department of General Services; and establishing that the Department has statewide jurisdiction over and full police authority for the enforcement of the criminal laws and parking and motor vehicle laws as to the operation, maintenance, and protection of certain State-owned or leased buildings and grounds and other public improvements or grounds designated by law or by the Board of Public Works.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
Apr 28, 2026
198 days ago
Current chamber
House of Delegates
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD HB 338 · PassedApr 28

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Bill details

Last action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 264 · Apr 28, 2026

Sponsors

GSGary SimmonsRepresentative · Democrat · HD-012Primary sponsor
DBDylan BehlerRepresentative · Democrat · HD-030
JCJon CardinRepresentative · Democrat · HD-011
DFDiana FennellRepresentative · Democrat · HD-047
NKNicholaus KipkeRepresentative · Republican · HD-031
LNLaToya NkongoloRepresentative · Republican · HD-031
DODarrell OdomRepresentative · Democrat · HD-027
MRMike RogersRepresentative · Democrat · HD-032
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SSStuart SchmidtRepresentative · Republican · HD-033
SSSean StinnettRepresentative · Democrat · HD-041
KTKym TaylorRepresentative · Democrat · HD-023
VTVeronica TurnerRepresentative · Democrat · HD-026
WVWilliam ValentineRepresentative · Republican · HD-002
SPScott PhillipsRepresentative · Democrat · HD-010
SMSusan McComasRepresentative · Republican · HD-034
GMGabriel MorenoRepresentative · Democrat · HD-013
LALauren ArikanRepresentative · Republican · HD-007
NMNino MangioneRepresentative · Republican · HD-042
FCFrank ConawayRepresentative · Democrat · HD-040
JWJamila WoodsRepresentative · Democrat · HD-026
NWNicole WilliamsRepresentative · Democrat · HD-022

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 264House
Apr 9, 2026Passed EnrolledHouse
Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed (132-0)House
Apr 9, 2026House Concurs Senate AmendmentsHouse
Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed (41-0)Senate
Apr 9, 2026Floor Amendment {483022/1 (Senator Hayes) AdoptedSenate
Apr 8, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedSenate
Apr 8, 2026Favorable Report by Judicial ProceedingsSenate
Show 8 earlier actions
Mar 23, 2026Referred Judicial ProceedingsSenate
Mar 20, 2026Third Reading Passed (131-0)House
Mar 19, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse
Mar 19, 2026Favorable with Amendments {903728/1 AdoptedHouse
Mar 19, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by JudiciaryHouse
Feb 16, 2026Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.House
Feb 13, 2026Rereferred to JudiciaryHouse
Jan 19, 2026First Reading House Rules and Executive NominationsHouse

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 20, 2026 · House · 131 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 9, 2026 · Senate · 41 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 9, 2026 · House · 132 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Criminal Law - Procedures
  • Crimes and Punishments
  • General Services, Department of
  • Investigations and Inquiries
  • Jurisdiction
  • Law Enforcement
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Notices
  • Parking
  • Public Buildings and Facilities

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