Maryland SB74 repeals a restriction on pay rates for police employees and deputy State fire marshals upon promotion.

Maryland SB74 repeals a requirement that restricts the pay rate of police employees and deputy State fire marshals upon promotion. Previously, if a police employee or deputy State fire marshal was promoted to a higher rank and their previous step was higher than that of another employee in the same rank with equal or higher service time, they were entitled to a lower pay rate. This bill removes that restriction, allowing the promoted employee to receive the pay specified for their new rank in the same step they occupied before promotion. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2026.

Maryland SB74 repeals a restriction on pay rates for police employees and deputy State fire marshals upon promotion.

Maryland SB74 repeals a requirement that restricts the pay rate of police employees and deputy State fire marshals upon promotion. Previously, if a police employee or deputy State fire marshal was promoted to a higher rank and their previous step was higher than that of another employee in the same rank with equal or higher service time, they were entitled to a lower pay rate. This bill removes that restriction, allowing the promoted employee to receive the pay specified for their new rank in the same step they occupied before promotion. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2026.