Authorizes the Attorney General to prosecute police-involved incidents that result in the death of an individual, bringing further transparency and accountability to our criminal justice system.
Prohibits non-compete/conflict of interest clauses in employee contracts who earn 150% of the MD minimum wage, raising the previous threshold for a non-compete clause. A crucial protection for employees who earn less than $15/hr, a non-compete or conflict of interest provision that restricts their ability to enter into an employment contract with a new employer or to become self-employed in the same business or trade is null and void.
Requires the Department of State Police to report to the Governor and the General Assembly on the acquisition of equipment by law enforcement agencies through “surplus programs” within the preceding calendar year.
Prohibits the District Court, in a small claims action, from ordering an individual to answer interrogatories in aid of execution of a money judgment or ordering the appearance of an individual for an examination in aid of enforcement of a money judgment.
Strikes down time limitations for bringing a civil lawsuit against organizations and state entities that harbored abusers. This Act provides a path for survivors of sexual abuse as minors to seek monetary relief at any time during their life.
Requires that any system operated by a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch or its affiliate for the allocation of new vehicles to dealers be reasonable and fair for all dealers.
Bolsters our gun safety storage laws, ensuring gun owners properly store firearms unloaded and away from children.
Protects Maryland patients and providers from out-of-state entities seeking to penalize access to reproductive care in Maryland.