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MD SB536
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
William Folden
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AI Summary
- Removes the requirement that private home detention monitoring agencies notify the designated law enforcement agency when a defendant commits a general violation of home detention monitoring conditions; under the change, only the court must be notified within 24 hours for general violations
- Retains the existing requirement that both the court and the designated law enforcement agency be notified within 1 hour when a defendant tampers with or fails to maintain home detention monitoring equipment
- Retains the existing requirement that both the court and the designated law enforcement agency be notified immediately when a defendant enters a prohibited area as a condition of pretrial release
- Amends Section 20–401(b) of the Business Occupations and Professions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland
- Takes effect October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Private Home Detention Monitoring Agencies - Notification of Violation
Safety
Last Action
Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Judicial Proceedings2/4/2026
Full Bill Text
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