Baltimore City Sheriff's Office - Collective Bargaining - Compensation

HB 1091 allows full-time sworn law enforcement officers (deputy sheriffs at lieutenant rank or below) and court security officers in Baltimore City to collectively bargain over salary, wages, and City-managed benefits. The bill amends Maryland law to explicitly include these compensation elements in bargaining discussions, which were previously excluded. It excludes higher-ranking officers (captains+), appointed staff, civilians, part-time employees, and other categories listed in the bill. The policy change takes effect June 1, 2025, directly affecting these specific sheriff’s office employees regarding their pay and benefits negotiations.