Business Occupations and Professions - Security Guards - Use of Force Reporting, Standards, and Certifications

This Maryland bill updates the rules for how security guards must report the use of force, specifically clarifying that certain medical interventions in healthcare settings do not count as use of force requiring a report. It mandates that employers of security guards at healthcare facilities submit a weekly summary of specific emergency codes, such as Code Green and Code Purple, to the Secretary of State Police. The law also requires detailed incident reports within 48 hours for actual uses of force, including information on the type of force, location, and demographics of those involved, while excluding protected health information from these records. Additionally, the bill adjusts the effective date of these reporting requirements to January 1, 2025.