2025 Regular SessionMaryland Legislature

HB85: State and Local Government - Sanctuary Policies and Enforcement of Federal Immigration Law (Rachel Morin Act)

Legislative Summary

Repealing provisions of law prohibiting law enforcement agents from taking certain actions related to an individual's citizenship or immigration status; prohibiting a county or municipality from adopting, enacting, or enforcing a sanctuary policy; requiring a county or municipality to fully cooperate with federal immigration authorities regarding certain individuals unlawfully present in the United States; etc.

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Bill History

8/13/2024
Pre-filed
House of Delegates
1/8/2025
First Reading Judiciary
House of Delegates
1/31/2025
Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
House of Delegates
2/17/2025
Hearing canceled
House of Delegates
2/17/2025
Hearing 2/19 at 11:00 a.m.
House of Delegates

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(8/13/2024)
Chamber
House of Delegates
Committee
Judiciary(House of Delegates)

Sponsors

Republican: 1

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/2/2025109.3 KB