Law Enforcement - Use of Force - National Guard Members
Sponsor: J. Sandy Bartlett (District 32)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Public SafetyStatus: Unfavorable Report by Judiciary; Withdrawn (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing certain use of force standards applicable to certain National Guard members acting in the State; and prohibiting a National Guard member from violating the use of force standards, resulting in serious physical injury or death to a person.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableUNF 2UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Plante, Cecilia | Maryland Legislative Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kaplowitz, Richard KAP | Year | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bartlett, Sandy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Bartlett, Delegate Bartlettlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Gross, Kenneth | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| INFO | Kouadio, Michele | A Mother's Cry | Position only |