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SB 298

Maryland Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: May 15, 2026.

Department of General Services - Maryland Capitol Police - Statewide Jurisdiction.

Bill ID MD-2026-SB-298
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee Judicial Proceedings; Judiciary
Senate enacted 2026-05-15
Criminal Justice Infrastructure / Utilities Public Safety Transportation
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Senator Henson
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-21 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-15 Status enacted
2026-05-15 Latest Action Approved by the Governor - Chapter 263
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