State Public Transit Service and Stations - Exclusion for Assault and Bodily Injury

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Sponsors: 2
Votes: May 13 ’25
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Description

Providing that a person alleged by a public transit operator to have committed an assault or other intentional act causing bodily injury may be prohibited from using a State public transit service or entering a State public transit service station; requiring the Maryland Transit Administration to create a rider code of conduct and implement a comprehensive internal safety program to strengthen protection for operators and passengers; etc.

Subjects

Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyViolence -see also- Domestic Violence; Hate CrimesRules and RegulationsPublic Buildings and Facilities -see also- Stadiums; St HseTransportation - GenerallyStudies -see also- Commitees & Commissions; ReportsWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.Safety -see also- Occupational SafetyTransportation, Department ofBehavioral health and arts.Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.Buses -see also- School BusesAdministrative AgenciesStandards and Best PracticesMass Transit -see also- Buses; RailroadsRailroadsInjurySunsetTransportation -see also- Aircraft; Airports; Boats; etcReports

Progress

IntroducedFeb 5, 2025
Sent to committeeFeb 5, 2025
Passed the first chamberMar 15, 2025
PassedMar 17, 2025
Became lawMay 13, 2025

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