Maryland HB155 prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings while on duty, except under specific conditions.

Maryland HB155 mandates that law enforcement officers cannot wear face coverings while performing their duties, with exceptions for undercover operations and specific authorized circumstances. The Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission is tasked with developing a model policy on this issue, which local law enforcement agencies must adopt. Violators face misdemeanor charges, fines, and loss of immunity in civil actions. The law takes effect on October 1, 2026.

Maryland HB155 prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings while on duty, except under specific conditions.

Maryland HB155 mandates that law enforcement officers cannot wear face coverings while performing their duties, with exceptions for undercover operations and specific authorized circumstances. The Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission is tasked with developing a model policy on this issue, which local law enforcement agencies must adopt. Violators face misdemeanor charges, fines, and loss of immunity in civil actions. The law takes effect on October 1, 2026.