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MD HB899
MD HB899Home Detention Monitoring Agencies - Promotion and Solicitation of Business - Prohibition
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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting a private home detention monitoring agency, an agent of a private home detention monitoring agency, an employee of a courthouse, or an employee of a correctinal facility from engaging in certain activities promoting or otherwise soliciting business for a private home detention monitoring agency on the grounds of a courthouse or correctional facility.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits private home detention monitoring agencies, their representatives (referred to as "agents"), and employees of courthouses or correctional facilities from actively promoting or soliciting business for these agencies on the grounds of courthouses or correctional facilities, meaning they cannot approach people to use specific services, distribute advertisements, or otherwise try to get business in these locations. Violating these rules is a misdemeanor, with penalties including fines up to $2,500 and a 30-day license suspension for a first offense, and fines up to $5,000 and a 90-day license suspension for subsequent offenses, with licensed individuals facing further action from the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. This legislation is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (House)
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 2/19/2026 ) (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0899?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0899f.pdf |
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