Department of General Services - Maryland Capitol Police - Statewide Jurisdiction
Sponsor: Gary Simmons (District 12B)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Criminal Law - ProceduresStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 264 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
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 parking and motor vehicle laws as to the operation, maintenance, and protection of certain State-owned or leased buildings and grounds and other public improvements or grounds designated by law or by the Board of Public Works.
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Testimony (10)
MGA witness listFAV 8FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Stinnett, Sean | Delegate | Oral |
| FAV | Chaudhry, Atif | Department of General Services | Oral |
| FAV | Penson, Nolan | Department of General Services | Oral |
| FAV | consoli, angelo | FOP Lodge 89 and Maryland State Lodge | Position only |
| FAV | Popkin, Darren | MD Chief's of Police and MD Sheriff's Assoc | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McGuire, Glend | Maryland Capitol Police | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Simmons, Delegate Simmonslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Simmons, Gary | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Woolums, John | DGS | Written (PDF) |