MD HB495

Individuals attending court proceedings as parties, potential witnesses, or family/household members of parties or witnesses are immune from immigration arrests for civil violations while traveling to, at, or returning from court, unless authorized by a valid judicial warrant

Violating the immunity provision is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment and/or $1,000 fine; violations resulting in serious bodily injury are felonies punishable by up to 4 years imprisonment and/or $5,000 fine

Affected individuals or the Attorney General may bring civil actions seeking declaratory relief, injunctive relief, and reasonable attorney's fees and court costs

The law does not prohibit law enforcement officers or court employees from acting in good faith to maintain public safety in courthouses

Effective date: October 1, 2026