VIDEO: MDGA 2023 – SB 285 Hearing – Judicial Proceedings Committee (2.14.2023)

On 2.14.2023 – LBS testified in support of Senate Bill 285 – Authorizing Police Accountability Boards with independent investigatory powers. 

List of Speakers: 

  • Senator Jill P. Carter 
  • Yanet Amanuel – ACLU of MD
  • Beverly John – Prince George’s County Coalition for Police Accountability 
  • Dayvon Love – Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle

Authorizing Police Accountability Boards with independent investigatory powers

The issue:
The Police Accountability Act of 2021 required each jurisdiction to establish Police Accountability Boards. These boards, ideally, would be comprised of community members that represent the community. While the new accountability framework invites more external involvement in the discipline and oversight of police officers, they are still largely reliant on an investigation conducted by the department.


What does the legislation do?
This bill would allow for PAB’s to have an independent, external investigations to ensure transparency..

Bill Information

Important Dates

Previous Hearings

Bill Sponsors

Senator Jill Carter

District 41
Baltimore City
Democrat
(410) 841-3697
jill.carter@senate.state.md.us
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Committee Chairs
Senate Judicial Proceedings

Senator Will Smith

District 20
Montgomery County
Democrat
410-841-3634
will.smith@senate.state.md.us
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Senator Jeff Waldstreicher

District 18
Montgomery County
Democrat
410-841-3137
jeff.waldstreicher@senate.state.md.us
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