HB 1359 — Maryland

Police Pursuits of Fleeing Suspects - Standards (Dimeka Thornton Act)

Requiring each law enforcement agency in the State to submit the agency's policy regarding pursuit of fleeing suspects to the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission annually on or before January 1 each year, beginning in 2027; requiring the Commission, in consultation with the Attorney General and certain law enforcement agencies, to submit a certain report to the Governor and General Assembly annually on or before June 1, beginning in 2027; etc.

Latest action: Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 16, 2026

In committeeArrestsAttorney GeneralDataDeathInjuryLaw EnforcementPolice Training and Standards CommissionPublic SafetyReportsSafetyStandards and Best Practices

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Judiciary (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

First Reading Judiciary
Feb 13, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 16, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Sheila Ruth, Scott Phillips

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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