HB1017Introduced in the House of Delegates
Correctional Services - Private Detention Facilities - Zoning Requirement
Introduced by Melissa Wells, District 40
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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 civil action to enforce the Act; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 173
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 11, 2026
95
Yes
36
No
10
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Not Voting |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
Hearing 2/12 at 2:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
Favorable with Amendments {953820/1 Adopted
Motion Special Order until 2/25 (Delegate Griffith) Adopted
Floor Amendment {753729/1 (Delegate Griffith) Rejected (35-96)
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (98-36)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments {933024/1
Motion Laid Over (Senator Ready) Adopted
Favorable with Amendments {933024/1 Adopted
Floor Amendment {543027/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (17-25)
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (32-10)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (95-36)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 173
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 953820/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 753729/1 (Delegate Griffith) Rejected (35-96) (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 933024/1 (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 543027/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (17-25) (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Government, Labor, and Elections (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Judicial Proceedings (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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