HB 630 Maryland House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Correctional Services - Immigration Detention Facilities - Original Design and Construction

HB 630 prohibits private entities from operating immigration detention facilities in buildings not originally designed and constructed for housing or detaining people. It specifically bans converting existing structures (like warehouses or offices) into detention centers. The bill also prevents state/local governments from entering agreements, providing funding, or approving zoning for such facilities operated by private entities. This directly affects private operators seeking to establish immigration detention centers and local governments considering facility partnerships.
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Introduced Jan 30, 2026 Last action Mar 11, 2026
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