STATE BILLMD HB 634PASSED

Police Training - Autism and Dementia (LEAD Act of 2026)

Requiring the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission to require entrance-level and in-service police training to include certain training regarding individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia, and autism.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: May 26, 2026; 170 days ago
Current chamber: House of Delegates
Session: 2026 Regular Session

MD HB 634 · PassedMay 26

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Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 658 · May 26, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

May 26, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 658House

Apr 13, 2026Returned PassedHouse

Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (45-0)Senate

Apr 8, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedSenate

Apr 8, 2026Favorable Report by Judicial ProceedingsSenate

Mar 19, 2026Referred Judicial ProceedingsSenate

Mar 18, 2026Third Reading Passed (133-0)House

Mar 17, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse

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Mar 17, 2026Favorable with Amendments {393323/1 AdoptedHouse

Mar 16, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by JudiciaryHouse

Jan 30, 2026Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.House

Jan 30, 2026First Reading JudiciaryHouse

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 18, 2026 · House · 133 yea · 0 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · Senate · 45 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

Public Safety
Autism Spectrum
Developmental Disabilities
Intergovernmental Cooperation
Job Training
Law Enforcement
Mental and Behavioral Health
Missing Persons
Police Training and Standards Commission

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