After months of controversy over Maryland State Police surveillance of peaceful protest groups, the Senate and House of Delegates unanimously approved separate bills. After slight differences between the two versions are resolved, the legislation is expected to be sent to Gov. Martin O'Malley. A spokeswoman said Friday that he would sign the bill.
Lawmakers crafted the bills in response to the state police program uncovered last summer when the American Civil Liberties Union sued for information about it. The bill, which would also prohibit law enforcement officers from collecting political files on activists not under criminal investigation, applies to all police departments and expands on O'Malley's initial proposal.
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