Police Training - Autism and Dementia (LEAD Act of 2026)

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Requiring the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission to require entrance-level and in-service police training to include certain training regarding individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia, and autism.

Source: OpenStates · fetched May 26, 2026

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Sponsorship · 11 Sponsors

Democrat8Republican3Independent0Other0

R · PrimeMike McKay
D · CoWilliam Smith
D · CoJeff Waldstreicher
D · CoNick Charles
R · CoWilliam Folden
D · CoShaneka Henson
D · CoMary James
D · CoSara Love
D · CoAnthony Muse
D · CoCharles Sydnor
R · CoChris West

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