HB 464 — Maryland

Criminal Procedure - No-Knock Search Warrants - Repeal

Repealing provisions of law relating to no-knock search warrants; providing that a search warrant may not authorize a law enforcement officer to enter a building, apartment, premises, place, or thing to be searched without first giving notice of the officer's authority and purpose; and providing that an officer executing a search warrant, under certain circumstances, may not enter the building, apartment, premises, place, or thing to be searched unless reasonable notice of the officer's authority and purpose is given to any individual inside.

Latest action: Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. · Jan 29, 2026

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