Maryland SB531 prohibits law enforcement agencies from requesting verbal acknowledgements that could limit investigations or prosecutions of sexually.

Maryland SB531, also known as the Verbal Waiver Transparency Act, amends criminal procedure laws to ensure law enforcement agencies cannot request verbal acknowledgements from victims of sexually assaultive behavior that might relieve the agency of obligations, define the scope of an investigation, prevent prosecution, or limit a victim's private right of action. The bill requires law enforcement agencies to adopt policies enforcing these provisions and mandates reporting these policies to a designated committee by January 1, 2021.

Maryland SB531 prohibits law enforcement agencies from requesting verbal acknowledgements that could limit investigations or prosecutions of sexually.

Maryland SB531, also known as the Verbal Waiver Transparency Act, amends criminal procedure laws to ensure law enforcement agencies cannot request verbal acknowledgements from victims of sexually assaultive behavior that might relieve the agency of obligations, define the scope of an investigation, prevent prosecution, or limit a victim's private right of action. The bill requires law enforcement agencies to adopt policies enforcing these provisions and mandates reporting these policies to a designated committee by January 1, 2021.