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Maryland Enacts Public Safety – Law Enforcement Officers – Face Coverings and Identification

Policy ID

MD-LA-2026-5-26
State Response
Statewide,
MD
Legislative Action

Short Description

Through SB 01, Maryland now requires the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission to create a uniform statewide policy barring law enforcement officers, including federal agents such as ICE, from wearing face coverings while on duty, with exceptions for undercover work or health/safety needs such as inclement weather, and sets identification display requirements for officers. Violations are civil offenses punishable by fines up to $1,500. The bill was introduced in response to a year of masked immigration officers appearing in enforcement raids nationally.

Date Adopted

05/26/2026

References

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