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HB699Introduced in the House of Delegates

Maryland Use of Force Statute - Failure to Prevent Excessive Force or Render First Aid - Misdemeanor

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Gabriel Acevero, District 39

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Prohibiting a police officer from intentionally violating the requirement that a police officer intervene to prevent or terminate the use of certain force by another police officer; prohibiting a police officer from intentionally violating the requirement to render certain first aid to a person injured as a result of police action and request certain assistance at a certain time; and classifying a violation of the Act by an officer as a misdemeanor and providing, on conviction, a term of imprisonment of up to 5 years.

Where it stands

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

February 2, 2026

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Bill history

  1. First Reading Judiciary

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

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