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MD HB832
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Adrian Boafo
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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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