Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.
Status: enacted. Latest action: August 29, 2026.
Correctional Services - Private Detention Facilities - Zoning Requirement.
Prohibiting the State or a unit of local government from approving the construction or operation of a building, structure, or other real property for use as a detention facility by a private entity; establishing that a building, structure, or other real property is considered proposed for use as a detention facility, regardless of how the use is descried in an application or permit request under certain circumstances; establishing a certain penalty; authorizing the Attorney General to bring a civil action to enforce the Act; etc.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-06 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-08-29 | Status | enacted |
| 2026-08-29 | Latest Action | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 173 |