SB245Introduced in the Senate
Public Safety - Immigration Enforcement Agreements - Prohibition
Introduced by William Smith, District 20
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Prohibiting the State, a unit of local government, a county sheriff, or any agency, officer, employee, or agent of the State or a unit of local government from entering into an immigration enforcement agreement; and requiring the termination of an existing immigration enforcement agreement immediately on the taking effect of the Act.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 1
February 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · February 12, 2026
99
Yes
38
No
4
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.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| 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 Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 1/22 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable Adopted
Floor Amendment {503428/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (13-31)
Floor Amendment {853125/1 (Senator Hershey) Rejected (14-32)
Floor Amendment {613221/1 (Senator Sydnor) Adopted (33-13)
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (32-12)
Referred Judiciary
Favorable Report by Judiciary
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (99-38)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 1
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Floor Amendment 503428/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (13-31) (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 613221/1 (Senator Sydnor) Adopted (33-13) (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 853125/1 (Senator Hershey) Rejected (14-32) (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Judicial Proceedings (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Judiciary (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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