HB 1359

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: June 25, 2026.

Police Pursuits of Fleeing Suspects - Standards (Dimeka Thornton Act).

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-1359
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Judiciary
House of Delegates introduced 2026-06-25
Public Safety
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Delegate Ruth
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-13 Status introduced
2026-06-25 Latest Action In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
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