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MD HB832

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adrian Boafo

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Maryland State law enforcement agencies would be prohibited from hiring any individual who was hired as a sworn officer of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on or after January 20, 2025
  • Affected State agencies include the Department of State Police, Maryland Transportation Authority Police, Department of Natural Resources police, Maryland Capitol Police, Office of State Fire Marshal, Maryland Department of Health police, Comptroller's Field Enforcement Division, and the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission's Field Enforcement Division
  • The restriction applies only prospectively and does not affect any individual already hired by a State law enforcement agency before the Act's effective date
  • Introduced on February 4, 2026, by Delegate Boafo and 24 co-sponsors, and assigned to the House Judiciary Committee
  • The Act would take effect October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Public Safety - State Law Enforcement Agencies - Hiring Restriction (ICE Breaker Act)

Law Enforcement

Last Action

Hearing 3/11 at 2:00 p.m.

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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