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MD SB536

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

William Folden

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

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

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