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MD SB 985
Correctional Services - Immigration Detention Facilities - Minimum Mandatory Standards
In brief
MD SB 985 is a state bill in MD: “Correctional Services - Immigration Detention Facilities - Minimum Mandatory Standards”. It was introduced on Feb 15, 2026 in the Senate, during the 2026 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 29, 2026: in committee. The latest action we have (Mar 12, 2026) reads: “Hearing canceled”. Its sponsor is Smith (Democratic). CSWH lists it under the cause End immigrant detention. The facts here come from State legislature (mgaleg.maryland.gov) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.
Where it stands
- Status
- In committee
- Latest action
- Mar 12, 2026: Hearing canceled
- Sponsor
- Smith (Democratic)
- Started in
- Senate
- Introduced
- Feb 15, 2026
- Session
- 2026
Our summary: MD SB 985 on minimum mandatory standards for immigration detention facilities had its hearing canceled on 2026-03-12. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)
Sources
- State legislature: mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0985?ys=2026RS
- Open States: openstates.org/md/bills/2026/SB985/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 29, 2026.
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