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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Passed
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting the State, a unit of local government, a county sheriff, or any agency, officer, employee, or agent of the State or a unit of local government from entering into an immigration enforcement agreement; and requiring the termination of an existing immigration enforcement agreement on or before July 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the State of Maryland, its local governments, county sheriffs, and their employees or agents from entering into any "immigration enforcement agreement," which is defined as a contract or understanding with the federal government that allows state or local entities to enforce civil immigration laws, including those authorized by specific federal statutes like 8 U.S.C. § 1103 and § 1357. Furthermore, any existing immigration enforcement agreements must be terminated immediately upon the bill taking effect, which is designated as an emergency measure to preserve public health or safety.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 1 (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0245?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_1_sb0245t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0245_jud.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0245t.pdf |
| Floor Amendment 853125/1 (Senator Hershey) Rejected (14-32) | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0005/sb0245_85312501.pdf |
| Floor Amendment 613221/1 (Senator Sydnor) Adopted (33-13) | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0005/sb0245_61322101.pdf |
| Floor Amendment 503428/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (13-31) | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0005/sb0245_50342801.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0245_jpr.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0245f.pdf |
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