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MD HB832Public Safety - State Law Enforcement Agencies - Hiring Restriction (ICE Breaker Act)
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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 State law enforcement agencies from hiring individuals who were hired as sworn officers by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement after January 20, 2025.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "ICE Breaker Act," prohibits Maryland state law enforcement agencies from hiring individuals who were hired as sworn officers by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on or after January 20, 2025. "State law enforcement agency" is defined broadly to include various state governmental police and security forces authorized to enforce general criminal laws, such as the Department of State Police, the Maryland Transportation Authority Police, and the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The bill explicitly states that this restriction applies only to future hires and does not affect anyone already employed by a state law enforcement agency before the bill's effective date of October 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (25)
Adrian Boafo (D)*,
Gabriel Acevero (D),
Nick Allen (D),
Marlon Amprey (D),
Dylan Behler (D),
Regina Boyce (D),
Lorig Charkoudian (D),
Derrick Coley (D),
Eric Ebersole (D),
Mark Edelson (D),
Kris Fair (D),
Dana Jones (D),
Aaron Kaufman (D),
Mary Lehman (D),
Aletheia McCaskill (D),
Bernice Mireku-North (D),
David Moon (D),
Darrell Odom (D),
Cheryl Pasteur (D),
Edith Patterson (D),
Sheila Ruth (D),
Sean Stinnett (D),
Kym Taylor (D),
Jennifer White Holland (D),
Caylin Young (D),
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 3/11/2026 ) (on 03/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0832?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0832f.pdf |
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