Maryland - Session 2026
Title: Police Pursuits of Fleeing Suspects - Standards (Dimeka Thornton Act)
Requiring each law enforcement agency in the State to submit the agency's policy regarding pursuit of fleeing suspects to the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission annually on or before January 1 each year, beginning in 2027; requiring the Commission, in consultation with the Attorney General and certain law enforcement agencies, to submit a certain report to the Governor and General Assembly annually on or before June 1, beginning in 2027; etc.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-13 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-13 | Status | introduced |
| 2026-04-04 | Latest Action | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1001 | Election Law - Authority at Polling Places - Revisions | passed_lower |
| HB 1018 | Correctional Services - Correctional Facilities and Immigration Detention Facilities - Minimum Mandatory Standards | passed_lower |
| HB 1020 | State Police Retirement System - Mandatory Retirement Age - Alteration | introduced |
| HB 1053 | Criminal Law - Second Degree Assault - Sports Official | introduced |
| HB 1145 | Juvenile Records - Access by Baltimore City Mayor's Office | introduced |
| HB 115 | Election Law - Individuals Released From State Correctional Facilities - Automatic Restoration of Voter Registration | passed_lower |
| HB 1152 | Department of State Police - Special Police Officers - Study | passed_lower |
| HB 1189 | Property and Casualty Insurance - Distribution of Premium Tax Proceeds to State Disaster Recovery Fund | introduced |