HB 338 Maryland House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Department of General Services - Maryland Capitol Police - Statewide Jurisdiction

HB 338 expands the jurisdiction of the Maryland Capitol Police (a unit within the Department of General Services) to cover all state-owned or leased buildings and the surrounding area up to 2,000 feet (previously 1,000 feet). It grants the Capitol Police statewide authority to enforce criminal laws and traffic regulations, with a requirement to notify specific local law enforcement agencies after enforcement actions. This change directly affects the Capitol Police by broadening their operational scope and impacts local police departments that must receive notifications. The bill does not alter the Capitol Police's structure or staffing but clarifies their jurisdictional boundaries under state law.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Jan 19, 2026 Signed Apr 28, 2026

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What changed between versions

Third - Department of General Services - Maryland Capitol Police - Statewide Jurisdiction → Enrolled - Department of General Services - Maryland Capitol Police - Statewide Jurisdiction · 2 edits · Apr 28, 2026

MINOR

The bill was finalized and enrolled for the Governor's signature, changing its status from a draft with proposed amendments to an official legislative text. The substantive policy regarding the Maryland Capitol Police's jurisdiction remains consistent, granting them statewide authority to enforce criminal and traffic laws across specific state facilities and designated areas.

Scope change

The bill's scope is now confirmed as 'Enrolled', meaning it is the final version ready for the Governor's approval, though the actual jurisdictional powers defined in the text are unchanged from the previous version.

TECHNICAL

The document status changed from a draft bill in committee to an 'Enrolled Bill' prepared for the Governor, including standard proofreading and sealing placeholders.

Formatting and line breaks were adjusted to align with official enrolled bill standards, but the legal text of the jurisdictional grants remains identical.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 21, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 24, 2026

How they voted

42–0

Passed · 7 other

Total votes 49

Mar 21, 2026

D Democratic36

29 Yea 7

80% Yea

R Republican13

13 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Amendments

Apr 28, 2026

Signed into law

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 264

executive

Apr 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed Enrolled

lower

Apr 9, 2026

Introduced

House Concurs Senate Amendments

lower

Apr 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Third Reading Passed

upper

Apr 9, 2026

Introduced

Floor Amendment {

upper

Apr 8, 2026

Upper · Passed

Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

upper

Apr 8, 2026

Upper · Passed

Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

upper

Mar 24, 2026

House Of Delegates · Passed

House of Delegates Vote: pass (132-0-10)

house of delegates

Mar 23, 2026

Committee

Referred Judicial Proceedings

upper

Mar 21, 2026

Senate · Passed

Senate Vote: pass (42-0-7)

senate

Mar 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third Reading Passed

lower

Mar 19, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments {

lower

Mar 19, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary

lower

Feb 13, 2026

Committee

Rereferred to Judiciary

lower

Jan 19, 2026

Committee

First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

lower

21 primary · 0 co-sponsors