MD SB828

Public schools, public libraries, and state executive branch units operating at sensitive locations must deny access to non-public areas to federal immigration enforcement personnel unless they present a valid federal or state court warrant or exigent circumstances exist

Sensitive locations include public schools, public libraries, state-operated health care facilities, Comptroller facilities, courthouses, and other state-funded facilities providing health, education, or shelter services as designated by the Attorney General

Attorney General must develop and publish guidance on limitations of federal immigration enforcement at sensitive locations and on the rights and responsibilities of individuals who interact with federal immigration enforcement personnel

Public schools, public libraries, and state executive branch units at sensitive locations must implement policies consistent with the Attorney General's guidance by October 1, 2025

State and local correctional facilities are explicitly exempted from the access denial requirements; the bill takes effect June 1, 2025