Maryland HB491 prohibits law enforcement agencies from requesting verbal acknowledgement from victims of sexually assaultive behavior that could.

Maryland HB491 amends criminal procedure laws to protect victims of sexually assaultive behavior. It prohibits law enforcement agencies from requesting verbal acknowledgement from victims that could relieve the agency of obligations, preclude or define the scope of an investigation, or limit a prosecution or private right of action. If a victim requests to limit or suspend an investigation, the agency must document the request and follow up with the victim. Violating this provision allows victims to seek injunctive or declaratory relief.

Maryland HB491 prohibits law enforcement agencies from requesting verbal acknowledgement from victims of sexually assaultive behavior that could.

Maryland HB491 amends criminal procedure laws to protect victims of sexually assaultive behavior. It prohibits law enforcement agencies from requesting verbal acknowledgement from victims that could relieve the agency of obligations, preclude or define the scope of an investigation, or limit a prosecution or private right of action. If a victim requests to limit or suspend an investigation, the agency must document the request and follow up with the victim. Violating this provision allows victims to seek injunctive or declaratory relief.