Baltimore City - Assault of Special Enforcement Officers - Penalties

SB 825 increases penalties for assaulting specific Baltimore City officers by upgrading the offense to a felony. It directly affects Special Enforcement Officers (under Baltimore City Code §16-16A), Special Parking Enforcement Officers (§16-16B), and Special Traffic Enforcement Officers (§16-16C) when they are performing official duties. The bill amends Maryland’s assault statute to impose a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison or a $5,000 fine (up from $2,500) for intentionally causing physical injury to these officers. This change applies to assaults that cause any impairment of physical condition (excluding minor injuries), effective October 1, 2025.