SB791 Prohibits Immigration Enforcement Actions by Correctional Facilities and Law Enforcement (Community Trust Act)
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Summary
Maryland SB791, the Community Trust Act, passed the Maryland General Assembly on April 10-11, 2026. The bill prohibits employees and agents of state and local correctional facilities from taking certain immigration enforcement actions, subject to exceptions. It also restricts law enforcement agents from engaging in specific immigration enforcement activities. The bill passed the Senate 29-13 and the House with amendments.
What changed
Maryland SB791 establishes new prohibitions on immigration enforcement by state and local correctional facilities and law enforcement agencies. The bill restricts these entities from taking certain immigration-related actions unless specific exceptions apply.
State and local correctional facilities, law enforcement agencies, and their employees and agents should prepare for changes to operational procedures and cooperation agreements with federal immigration authorities. Legal counsel should review existing policies and any memoranda of understanding with federal agencies to ensure compliance with the new restrictions once the bill takes effect.
What to do next
- Monitor for bill signing and effective date announcements
- Review internal policies on immigration-related cooperation with federal authorities
- Consult legal counsel regarding exceptions under the new law
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ChangeBridge / Maryland / SB791 Passed SB791 Senate Bill Passed 2026-04-10
Correctional Services and Public Safety – Immigration Enforcement – Prohibitions (Community Trust Act)
Prohibiting employees and agents of State and local correctional facilities from taking certain actions related to immigration enforcement, subject to certain exceptions; and prohibiting law enforcement agents from taking certain actions related to immigration enforcement, subject to certain exceptions.
Bill Details
State Maryland
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
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Sponsors
Clarence Lam (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-11 H Second Reading Passed with Amendments 2026-04-11 H Floor Amendment {263522/1 (Delegate Szeliga) Rejected (35-91) 2026-04-11 H Favorable with Amendments {583829/1 Adopted 2026-04-11 H Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary 2026-04-11 H Rereferred to Judiciary 2026-04-11 H Referred Rules and Executive Nominations 2026-04-10 S Third Reading Passed (29-13) 2026-04-10 S Second Reading Passed with Amendments 2026-04-10 S Floor Amendment {873025/1 (Senator Gallion) Rejected (16-25) 2026-04-10 S Floor Amendment {353624/1 (Senator McKay) Rejected (14-27) 2026-04-10 S Floor Amendment {193022/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (13-28) 2026-04-10 S Floor Amendment {743620/1 (Senator Mautz) Rejected (16-26) 2026-04-10 S Floor Amendment {283526/1 (Senator West) Rejected (15-26) 2026-04-10 S Floor Amendment {793424/1 (Senator Mautz) Rejected (18-24) 2026-04-10 S Floor Amendment {513425/1 (Senator Corderman) Rejected (17-25) 2026-04-10 S Floor Amendment {243822/1 (Senator Salling) Rejected (18-24) 2026-04-10 S Floor Amendment {953323/1 (Senator Carozza) Rejected (17-25) 2026-04-10 S Floor Amendment {883420/1 (Senator Corderman) Rejected (17-26) 2026-04-10 S Floor Amendment {853425/1 (Senator McKay) Rejected 2026-04-10 S Floor Amendment {653025/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (16-25) 2026-04-10 S Floor Amendment {993528/1 (Senator Folden) Adopted 2026-04-10 S Favorable with Amendments Adopted (28-15) 2026-04-10 S Committee Amendment Adopted 2026-04-10 S Favorable with Amendments {973824/1 2026-04-10 S Motion Laid Over (Senator Smith) Adopted 2026-04-10 S Motion Special Order until Next Session (Senator Hershey) Rejected (13-33) 2026-04-10 S Favorable with Amendments {973824/1 2026-04-10 S Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings 2026-02-12 S Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. 2026-02-06 S First Reading Judicial Proceedings 2026-04-11 H Floor Amendment {793626/1 (Delegate Buckel)
Committee Referrals
2026-02-06 S Judicial Proceedings 2026-04-11 H Rules and Executive Nominations 2026-04-11 H Judiciary
Amendments
2026-04-10 Favorable with Amendments 973824/1 2026-04-10 Floor Amendment 993528/1 (Senator Folden) Adopted Adopted 2026-04-10 Floor Amendment 653025/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (16-25) 2026-04-10 Floor Amendment 853425/1 (Senator McKay) Rejected 2026-04-10 Floor Amendment 883420/1 (Senator Corderman) Rejected (17-26) 2026-04-10 Floor Amendment 953323/1 (Senator Carozza) Rejected (17-25) 2026-04-10 Floor Amendment 243822/1 (Senator Salling) Rejected (18-24) 2026-04-10 Floor Amendment 513425/1 (Senator Corderman) Rejected (17-25) 2026-04-10 Floor Amendment 793424/1 (Senator Mautz) Rejected (18-24) 2026-04-10 Floor Amendment 283526/1 (Senator West) Rejected (15-26) 2026-04-10 Floor Amendment 743620/1 (Senator Mautz) Rejected (16-26) 2026-04-10 Floor Amendment 193022/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (13-28) 2026-04-10 Floor Amendment 353624/1 (Senator McKay) Rejected (14-27) 2026-04-10 Floor Amendment 873025/1 (Senator Gallion) Rejected (16-25) 2026-04-11 Floor Amendment 793626/1 (Delegate Buckel) 2026-04-11 Favorable with Amendments 583829/1 Adopted Adopted 2026-04-11 Floor Amendment 263522/1 (Delegate Szeliga) Rejected (35-91)
Bill Text Versions
2026-02-10 Introduced 2026-04-10 Engrossed
Subjects
Corrections Criminal Law - Procedures Civil Actions Civil Offenses Correctional Institutions Correctional Officers Court Orders Damages Immigrants and Citizenship Law Enforcement Notices Records Threats Warrants Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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