HB 1017

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: August 29, 2026.

Correctional Services - Private Detention Facilities - Zoning Requirement.

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-1017
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee Government, Labor, and Elections; Judicial Proceedings
House of Delegates enacted 2026-08-29
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Delegate Wells
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Actions Timeline
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
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