Correctional Services - Private Detention Facilities - Deprivation of Rights, Privileges, and Immunities

HB 1011 prohibits private detention facilities in Maryland from denying individuals constitutional or legal rights, such as those protected by the U.S. or Maryland Constitutions. It directly affects people detained in privately operated facilities and the facilities themselves. Key provisions allow the Attorney General to investigate violations, notify local governments, and file civil lawsuits after a 30-day notice period - unless an imminent threat to safety exists. Violators face civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation, damages for harmed individuals, or court-ordered injunctions to stop ongoing rights violations. The law takes effect October 1, 2025.