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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 the parking and motor vehicle laws as to the operation, maintenance, and protection of State-owned or State-leased buildings and grounds and extending to the surrounding area, 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
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD SB 298 · PassedApr 28

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Bill details

Last action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 263 · Apr 28, 2026

Sponsor

SHShaneka HensonSenator · Democrat · SD-030Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 263Senate
Apr 10, 2026Passed EnrolledSenate
Apr 10, 2026Third Reading Passed (42-0)Senate
Apr 10, 2026Senate Concurs House AmendmentsSenate
Apr 10, 2026Third Reading Passed (130-0)House
Apr 9, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse
Apr 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments {233624/1 AdoptedHouse
Apr 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by JudiciaryHouse
Show 7 earlier actions
Feb 27, 2026Referred JudiciaryHouse
Feb 26, 2026Third Reading Passed (44-0)Senate
Feb 24, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate
Feb 24, 2026Favorable with Amendments {413820/1 AdoptedSenate
Feb 23, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial ProceedingsSenate
Jan 22, 2026Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Jan 21, 2026First Reading Judicial ProceedingsSenate

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedFeb 26, 2026 · Senate · 44 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 10, 2026 · Senate · 42 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 10, 2026 · House · 130 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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