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Maryland General Assembly · HB0899 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 477 (Chapter 477)

Home Detention Monitoring Agencies - Promotion and Solicitation of Business - Prohibition

Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.

Officially: “Home Detention Monitoring Agencies - Promotion and Solicitation of Business - Prohibition Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Prohibiting an agent of a private home detention monitoring agency, an employee of a courthouse, or an employee of a correctional facility from engaging in certain activities promoting or otherwise soliciting business for a private home detention monitoring agency on the grounds of a courthouse or correctional facility.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Feb 3, 2026
Hearing · Feb 19, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 1, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 21, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 22, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 21, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 5, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 17, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 19, 2026

The numbers

2
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Chair, Judiciary CommitteeMaryland Judicial Conference
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 477 (as of Aug 30, 2026).