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HB155Introduced in the House of Delegates

Public Safety - Law Enforcement Officers - Prohibition on Face Coverings

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Nicole Williams, District 22

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Requiring the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission to develop a model policy prohibiting the use of a face covering in the performance of duty; requiring a law enforcement agency to adopt a policy consistent with the model policy developed by the Commission; and prohibiting a certain law enforcement officer from wearing a certain face covering while in the performance of duty in the State, except when actively engaged in an undercover operation.

Where it stands

Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

January 29, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Pre-filed

  2. First Reading Judiciary

  3. Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

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