MD HB338 | 2026 | Regular Session

Note: Carry Over of previous HB1485

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-7)
Status: Passed on April 28 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-04-28 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 264
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]

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 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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Title

Department of General Services - Maryland Capitol Police - Statewide Jurisdiction

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2026-04-09 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 132 N: 0 NV: 4 Abs: 5) [PASS]
2026-04-09 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 41 N: 0 NV: 3 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2026-03-20 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 131 N: 0 NV: 5 Abs: 5) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2026-04-28HouseApproved by the Governor - Chapter 264
2026-04-09HousePassed Enrolled
2026-04-09HouseThird Reading Passed (132-0)
2026-04-09HouseHouse Concurs Senate Amendments
2026-04-09SenateThird Reading Passed (41-0)
2026-04-09SenateFloor Amendment {483022/1 (Senator Hayes) Adopted
2026-04-08SenateFavorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
2026-04-08SenateFavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
2026-03-23SenateReferred Judicial Proceedings
2026-03-20HouseThird Reading Passed (131-0)
2026-03-19HouseSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
2026-03-19HouseFavorable with Amendments {903728/1 Adopted
2026-03-19HouseFavorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
2026-02-16HouseHearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
2026-02-13HouseRereferred to Judiciary
2026-01-19HouseFirst Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Same As/Similar To

HB1485 (Carry Over) 2025-02-10 - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
SB298 (Crossfiled) 2026-04-28 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 263

Subjects


Maryland State Sources

TypeSource
Summaryhttps://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0338?ys=2026RS
Texthttps://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0338f.pdf
Texthttps://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0338t.pdf
Texthttps://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0338e.pdf
Texthttps://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_264_hb0338e.pdf
Amendmenthttps://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0008/hb0338_90372801.pdf
Amendmenthttps://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0008/hb0338_48302201.pdf
Supplementhttps://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0338_jud.pdf
Supplementhttps://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0338_jpr.pdf
Roll Callhttps://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes/House/0628.pdf
Roll Callhttps://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes/Senate/0932.pdf
Roll Callhttps://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes/House/1233.pdf

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