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MD HB725

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Arikan

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State and local correctional facility employees must provide federal immigration authorities at least 48 hours advance notice before releasing an individual, when requested by federal authorities

  • Correctional facilities must transfer individuals to federal immigration authorities upon request, facilitating immigration enforcement at the point of release

  • Transfers cannot extend an individual's time in custody beyond their scheduled release date

  • Adds new Section 9-309 to the Maryland Correctional Services Article

  • Effective October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Correctional Services - Immigration Enforcement - Required Notice and Transfer

Notices

Last Action

Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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