Private Detention Centers – Citywide Ban FOR the purpose of establishing a private detention center as a prohibited use Citywide; defining certain terms; making conforming changes; and providing...
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Officially: “Private Detention Centers – Citywide Ban FOR the purpose of establishing a private detention center as a prohibited use Citywide; defining certain terms; making conforming changes; and providing for a special effective date. ” Read the full text
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Introduced · Mar 9, 2026
Baltimore City Council
Assigned · Mar 9, 2026
Baltimore City Council
Refer to Law Department · Mar 9, 2026
Baltimore City Council
Refer to Planning Commission · Mar 9, 2026
Baltimore City Council
Refer to Dept. of Transportation · Mar 9, 2026
Baltimore City Council
Refer to Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals · Mar 9, 2026
Baltimore City Council
Refer to Housing and Community Development · Mar 9, 2026
Baltimore City Council
Refer to Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs · Mar 9, 2026
Baltimore City Council
Refer to Office of Equity and Civil Rights · Mar 9, 2026
Baltimore City Council
Scheduled for a Public Hearing · Apr 16, 2026
Land Use & Transportation Committee
Reschedule Public Hearing · Apr 30, 2026
Land Use & Transportation Committee
Recommended Favorably with Amendment · Apr 30, 2026
Land Use & Transportation Committee
2nd Reader · May 11, 2026
Land Use & Transportation Committee
Advanced to 3rd Reader on same day · May 11, 2026
Baltimore City Council
Approved and Sent to the Mayor · May 11, 2026
Baltimore City Council
Signed by Mayor · Jun 16, 2026
Mayor
The numbers
12
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Zeke CohenMark ParkerOdette RamosParis GrayMark ConwaySharon Green MiddletonJohn BullockZac BlanchardJermaine JonesAntonio "Tony" GloverRyan DorseyJames Torrence
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Signed by Mayor (Jun 16, 2026).