Police Training - Autism and Dementia (LEAD Act of 2026)
State of MarylandMarylandRequiring 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
- Senate
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
MD SB 745 · PassedMay 26
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Bill details
- Last action
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 659 · May 26, 2026
Sponsors
MMMike McKaySenator · Republican · SD-001Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
WSWilliam SmithSenator · Democrat · SD-020
JWJeff WaldstreicherSenator · Democrat · SD-018
NCNick CharlesSenator · Democrat · SD-025
WFWilliam FoldenSenator · Republican · SD-004
SHShaneka HensonSenator · Democrat · SD-030
MJMary JamesSenator · Democrat · SD-034
SLSara LoveSenator · Democrat · SD-016
Show 3 more sponsors
AMAnthony MuseSenator · Democrat · SD-026
CSCharles SydnorSenator · Democrat · SD-044
CWChris WestSenator · Republican · SD-042
Bill history
Newest first.
May 26, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 659Senate
Apr 6, 2026Returned PassedSenate
Apr 3, 2026Third Reading Passed (119-0)House
Apr 2, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedHouse
Apr 2, 2026Favorable Report by JudiciaryHouse
Mar 13, 2026Referred JudiciaryHouse
Mar 12, 2026Third Reading Passed (45-0)Senate
Mar 10, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate
Show 4 earlier actions
Mar 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments {983922/1 AdoptedSenate
Mar 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial ProceedingsSenate
Feb 12, 2026Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Feb 6, 2026First Reading Judicial ProceedingsSenate
Recorded votes
Third Reading PassedMar 12, 2026 · Senate · 45 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 3, 2026 · House · 119 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
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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