Maryland House Bill 1359: Police Pursuits of Fleeing Suspects - Standards (Dimeka Thornton Act)

Maryland · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Requiring each law enforcement agency in the State to submit the agency's policy regarding pursuit of fleeing suspects to the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission annually on or before January 1 each year, beginning in 2027; requiring the Commission, in consultation with the Attorney General and certain law enforcement agencies, to submit a certain report to the Governor and General Assembly annually on or before June 1, beginning in 2027; etc.

Latest action

Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (2026-02-16)

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