# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities

### Subtitle 6. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Health and Public Safety

#### Section 5-644

(a)

  (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

  (2) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning stated in Sec. 10-101 of the Education Article.

  (3) "Law enforcement officer" has the meaning stated in Sec. 3-101 of the Public Safety Article.

(b) This section applies only to a claim or suit arising in Baltimore City.

(c) For a claim or suit asserting misconduct in the performance of duties by a law enforcement officer of a law enforcement agency of an institution of higher education, a settlement agreement or any general release of liability between the parties may not contain, and a court may not enforce, a nondisparagement clause.

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Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)