Maryland HB904 mandates law enforcement agencies to issue protective body armor meeting specific standards and replace it before expiration dates.

Maryland HB904 requires law enforcement agencies to issue protective body armor that conforms to National Institute of Justice standards and has not reached its expiration or suggested replacement date. Agencies must replace armor before the expiration or suggested replacement date indicated by the manufacturer. Failure to replace armor by the specified date triggers a notification to the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission. The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy may withhold grant funds if agencies fail to replace armor or notify the Commission.

Maryland HB904 mandates law enforcement agencies to issue protective body armor meeting specific standards and replace it before expiration dates.

Maryland HB904 requires law enforcement agencies to issue protective body armor that conforms to National Institute of Justice standards and has not reached its expiration or suggested replacement date. Agencies must replace armor before the expiration or suggested replacement date indicated by the manufacturer. Failure to replace armor by the specified date triggers a notification to the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission. The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy may withhold grant funds if agencies fail to replace armor or notify the Commission.