Maryland HB1392 prohibits law enforcement agencies from using quotas for arrests or citations and establishes a reporting process for officers.

Maryland HB1392 amends the Public Safety law to prohibit law enforcement agencies from mandating quotas for arrests or citations. It allows officers to report quota use to the Office of the Attorney General, which must investigate within a year and adopt regulations for the process. The bill also clarifies that agencies can use quantitative data for management and performance evaluation without setting quotas. The law takes effect October 1, 2026.

Maryland HB1392 prohibits law enforcement agencies from using quotas for arrests or citations and establishes a reporting process for officers.

Maryland HB1392 amends the Public Safety law to prohibit law enforcement agencies from mandating quotas for arrests or citations. It allows officers to report quota use to the Office of the Attorney General, which must investigate within a year and adopt regulations for the process. The bill also clarifies that agencies can use quantitative data for management and performance evaluation without setting quotas. The law takes effect October 1, 2026.