Maryland Bill Would Prohibit No-Knock Warrants
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Jan. 10, 2024) – A bill introduced in the Maryland House seeks to ban “no-knock” warrants, directly challenging Supreme Court precedents that enable their widespread use. If passed, the law would set a foundation for states to nullify federal standards...
Now in Effect: Maryland Law Places Some Limits on Police Use of Facial Recognition
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Oct. 4, 2024) – On Tuesday, a new Maryland law placing some limits on government use of facial recognition surveillance went into effect. Sen. Charles Sydnor introduced Senate Bill 182 (SB182) on Jan. 10. Rep. David Moon introduced the companion bill,...
Signed as Law: Maryland Places Limits on ALPR Data Sharing
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 22, 2024) – Last week, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed a bill into law expanding current restrictions on the use of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs), and placing limits on the sharing and selling of collected data. Del. Scott Phillps and...