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SB 298

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Department of General Services - Maryland Capitol Police - Statewide Jurisdiction

Sponsor: Shaneka Henson (District 30)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Criminal Law - ProceduresStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 263 (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 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.

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Testimony (11)

MGA witness list
FAV 11Favorable

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVJackson, SamiraMD Police Chiefs Assoc. and MD Sheriffs Assoc.Registered for: Critical Response Group; Dell Technologies Inc.; Empower; Forward Financing; HDR Engineering, Inc.; Maryland Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs