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2026 Regular Session

SB745

Police Training - Autism and Dementia (LEAD Act of 2026)

Requiring the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission to require entrance-level and in-service police training to include certain training regarding individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia, and autism.

Legislative progress

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Introduced in Senate February 6, 2026 Senate passed March 12, 2026 House passed April 3, 2026 Governor approved May 26, 2026

Recorded floor votes

2 roll calls are available for this bill. This record includes procedural and intermediate action as well as substantive final votes.

March 12, 2026 · Senate

Third Reading Passed

Passed ⭐ Substantive final action

45 yea–0 nay · 2 absent

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April 3, 2026 · House

Third Reading Passed

Passed ⭐ Substantive final action

119 yea–0 nay · 10 not voting · 12 absent

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Committee referrals

Instrument history

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  1. Senate Approved by the Governor - Chapter 659
  2. Senate Returned Passed
  3. House Third Reading Passed (119-0) View roll call
  4. House Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
  5. House Favorable Report by Judiciary
  6. House Referred Judiciary
  7. Senate Third Reading Passed (45-0) View roll call
  8. Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments
  9. Senate Favorable with Amendments {983922/1 Adopted
  10. Senate Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
  11. Senate Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
  12. Senate First Reading Judicial Proceedings
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