SB792Introduced in the Senate
Hospitals - Immigration Enforcement Action - Policy Requirement
Introduced by Clarence Lam, District 12
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring hospitals in the State to adopt a policy describing the protocol of the hospital when there is an immigration enforcement action at the hospital; and requiring hospitals to make the immigration enforcement action policy available to all staff members and provide annual training to ensure the staff's knowledge and understanding of the policy.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 162
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 10, 2026
99
Yes
33
No
9
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 | 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 Finance
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {333721/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (41-4)
Referred Health
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Health
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Floor Amendment {193324/1 (Delegate Arikan) Rejected (36-96)
Floor Amendment {703220/1 (Delegate Arikan) Rejected (36-96)
Third Reading Passed (99-33)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 162
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 333721/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 193324/1 (Delegate Arikan) Rejected (38-94) (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 703220/1 (Delegate Arikan) Rejected (36-96) (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Finance (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Health (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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