Correctional Services - Private Detention Facilities - Zoning Requirement
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Correctional Services - Private Detention Facilities - Zoning Requirement” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
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 ci
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 5, 2026
Hearing · Feb 12, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Feb 22, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 18, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 19, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 18, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 9, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 22, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 23, 2026
The numbers
11
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Delegate WellsDelegate CrutchfieldDelegate FairDelegate KerrDelegate LehmanDelegate RuthDelegate SchindlerDelegate SolomonDelegate StewartDelegate TerrasaDelegate Wu
Recorded votes
House Bills Amended in the Senate No. 26House · 2026-03-28 · Voting Yea 95, Voting Nay 36, Not Voting 4, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 6
Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.58Senate · 2026-03-24 · Voting Yea 32, Voting Nay 10, Not Voting 2, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 3
Layover BillsSenate · 2026-03-23 · Voting Yea 17, Voting Nay 25, Not Voting 4, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 1
Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.18House · 2026-02-20 · Voting Yea 98, Voting Nay 36, Not Voting 1, Excused from Voting 1, Excused (Absent) 5
Favorable with amendments adp - ON 2ND RDG (Emerg)House · 2026-02-19 · Voting Yea 35, Voting Nay 96, Not Voting 3, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 7
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Maryland legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 173 (as of Sep 4, 2026).