HB338Introduced in the House of Delegates
Department of General Services - Maryland Capitol Police - Statewide Jurisdiction
Introduced by Gary Simmons, District 12
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 264
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 9, 2026
132
Yes
0
No
9
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rereferred to Judiciary
Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
Favorable with Amendments {903728/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (131-0)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Floor Amendment {483022/1 (Senator Hayes) Adopted
Third Reading Passed (41-0)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (132-0)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 264
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 903728/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 483022/1 (Senator Hayes) Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Judiciary (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Judicial Proceedings (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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