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HB 1635 — Maryland

Correctional Services - Detention by Private Entities - Prohibition

Prohibiting certain governmental entities or a company acting under a contract with certain governmental entities from entering into agreements facilitating, paying for costs related to, receiving any payment related to, or otherwise giving financial incentive to a private entity in relation to detention by private entities, and from approving zoning variances or permits for the use of buildings by a private entity as a detention facility.

Latest action: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations · Feb 25, 2026

In committeeAdministrative AgenciesBuilding Maintenance and RepairBuilding PermitsConstructionContractsCorrectional InstitutionsCorrectionsCountiesEducationFederal GovernmentHealthImmigrants and CitizenshipLaw EnforcementMunicipal CorporationsPermitsPrivatizationPublic EmployeesPublic OfficialsReal EstateReimbursementsSheriffsZoning and Planning

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Rules and Executive Nominations (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

    Feb 25, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Tiffany Alston

No recorded floor votes yet.

Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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