Maryland HB794 prohibits police officers from affiliating with or supporting White supremacist groups or ideologies.

Maryland HB794 amends the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission regulations to explicitly prohibit police officers from affiliating with, supporting, or advocating for White supremacist groups, ideologies, or causes. The bill also bans officers from participating in or promoting extremist groups identified by the FBI as supporting illegal violent conduct. The law aims to ensure that law enforcement does not engage with or promote hate-based ideologies. The changes will take effect on October 1, 2026.

Maryland HB794 prohibits police officers from affiliating with or supporting White supremacist groups or ideologies.

Maryland HB794 amends the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission regulations to explicitly prohibit police officers from affiliating with, supporting, or advocating for White supremacist groups, ideologies, or causes. The bill also bans officers from participating in or promoting extremist groups identified by the FBI as supporting illegal violent conduct. The law aims to ensure that law enforcement does not engage with or promote hate-based ideologies. The changes will take effect on October 1, 2026.