HB 725 — Maryland

Correctional Services - Immigration Enforcement - Required Notice and Transfer

Requiring an employee or agent of a State or local correctional facility, if requested by federal immigration authorities, to provide notice of the release of an individual at least 48 hours prior to the release and to transfer the individual to federal immigration authorities.

Latest action: Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 5, 2026

In committeeCorrectional InstitutionsCorrectional OfficersFederal GovernmentImmigrants and CitizenshipIncarcerated IndividualsNoticesPublic SafetyStandards and Best PracticesState Government - Regulations and ProceduresWork, Labor, and Employment

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: Judiciary (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

First Reading Judiciary
Feb 2, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 5, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Lauren Arikan, Terry Baker, Brian Chisholm, Mark Fisher, Robin Grammer, Nic Kipke, Matt Morgan, Ryan Nawrocki, Teresa Reilly, Kathy Szeliga, William Valentine, William Wivell

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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