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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Crossed Over
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
Passed
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring federal law enforcement officers to notify certain individuals of federal immigration action at certain sensitive locations; prohibiting certain schools, libraries, and units of State or local government that operate at certain sensitive locations from allowing certain federal personnel access to areas not accessible to the general public, subject to certain exceptions; requiring the Attorney General to develop and publish certain guidance regarding immigration enforcement actions at certain sensitive locations; etc.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new protections and guidelines for immigration enforcement in Maryland, focusing on sensitive locations such as schools, libraries, and government facilities. The bill requires federal law enforcement officers to notify local authorities before conducting immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, including providing advance notice to local police chiefs, sheriffs, or other designated officials. Public schools, libraries, and government units operating at sensitive locations must deny access to non-public areas to federal immigration enforcement personnel unless they present a valid federal court warrant or face exigent circumstances. The Attorney General is mandated to develop and publish guidance about immigration enforcement at sensitive locations, addressing issues like verifying agents' identities, limiting institutional liability, and facilitating least disruptive enforcement methods. The bill also prohibits state and local agencies from entering into immigration enforcement agreements and requires governmental entities to develop procedures by July 1, 2026, to protect residents' personal records and geolocation data from being sold or misused. These provisions aim to limit local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and protect immigrant communities from potentially intrusive or discriminatory actions. The bill is set to take effect on June 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (64)
Nicole Williams (D)*,
Gabriel Acevero (D),
Nick Allen (D),
Marlon Amprey (D),
Heather Bagnall (D),
Adrian Boafo (D),
Regina Boyce (D),
Lorig Charkoudian (D),
Charlotte Crutchfield (D),
Bonnie Cullison (D),
Debra Davis (D),
Eric Ebersole (D),
Mark Edelson (D),
Elizabeth Embry (D),
Kris Fair (D),
Jessica Feldmark (D),
Linda Foley (D),
Cathi Forbes (D),
David Fraser-Hidalgo (D),
Kevin Harris (D),
Terri Hill (D),
Julian Ivey (D),
Andre Johnson (D),
Dana Jones (D),
Anne Kaiser (D),
Aaron Kaufman (D),
Ken Kerr (D),
Mary Lehman (D),
Robbyn Lewis (D),
Jeff Long (D),
Lesley Lopez (D),
Ashanti Martínez (D),
Aletheia McCaskill (D),
Bernice Mireku-North (D),
David Moon (D),
Julie Palakovich Carr (D),
Cheryl Pasteur (D),
Edith Patterson (D),
Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D),
Scott Phillips (D),
Pam Queen (D),
Kent Roberson (D),
Malcolm Ruff (D),
Sheila Ruth (D),
Emily Shetty (D),
Karen Simpson (D),
Stephanie Smith (D),
Jared Solomon (D),
Ryan Spiegel (D),
Dana Stein (D),
Vaughn Stewart (D),
Deni Taveras (D),
Kym Taylor (D),
Jen Terrasa (D),
Kris Valderrama (D),
Joe Vogel (D),
Melissa Wells (D),
Jennifer White Holland (D),
Jheanelle Wilkins (D),
Greg Wims (D),
Sarah Wolek (D),
Jamila Woods (D),
Teresa Woorman (D),
Caylin Young (D),
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 718 (on 05/20/2025)
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