MD HB444

Prohibits Maryland state government, local governments, county sheriffs, and their agencies, officers, employees, or agents from entering into immigration enforcement agreements with the federal government

Defines "immigration enforcement agreement" as any contract, agreement, or memorandum of understanding authorizing state or local entities to enforce civil immigration law, including agreements under 8 U.S.C. § 1103 and § 1357

Requires any existing immigration enforcement agreements to be terminated immediately upon the Act taking effect

Passed as an emergency measure requiring three-fifths approval from both houses of the General Assembly, citing necessity for immediate preservation of public health or safety

Signed by Governor Wes Moore on February 17, 2026, with immediate effect from date of enactment