Maryland - Session 2026
Title: Maryland Use of Force Statute - Failure to Prevent Excessive Force or Render First Aid - Misdemeanor
Prohibiting a police officer from intentionally violating the requirement that a police officer intervene to prevent or terminate the use of certain force by another police officer; prohibiting a police officer from intentionally violating the requirement to render certain first aid to a person injured as a result of police action and request certain assistance at a certain time; and classifying a violation of the Act by an officer as a misdemeanor and providing, on conviction, a term of imprisonment of up to 5 years.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-02 | Status | introduced |
| 2026-04-04 | Latest Action | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |