Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 349: Public Safety - Law Enforcement - Use of Body-Worn Cameras
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 349 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Safety - Law Enforcement - Use of Body-Worn Cameras. Primary sponsor: Gary Simmons (Democratic), Dylan Behler (Democratic), Jon Cardin (Democratic), Jessica Feldmark (Democratic), Diana Fennell (Democratic), Nic Kipke (Republican), LaToya Nkongolo (Republican), Darrell Odom (Democratic), Mike Rogers (Democratic), Stuart Schmidt (Republican), Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Kym Taylor (Democratic), Veronica Turner (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12B |
| Dylan Behler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| Jon Cardin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11B |
| Jessica Feldmark | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Diana Fennell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47A |
| Nic Kipke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| LaToya Nkongolo | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Darrell Odom | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27A |
| Mike Rogers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Stuart Schmidt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33B |
| Sean Stinnett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Kym Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Veronica Turner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judiciary