Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits local law enforcement agencies from entering into agreements with federal immigration officials in Maryland, effective June 1, 2025.

Highlights:

• Prohibits certain schools, libraries, and units of State government that operate at certain sensitive locations from allowing certain federal personnel to access certain areas, subject to certain exceptions (Sec. 1).

• Requires the Attorney General to develop guidelines relating to guidance regarding immigration enforcement at certain sensitive locations (Sec. 1).

• Requires the Attorney General to develop guidance regarding individuals interacting with certain federal personnel (Sec. 1).

• Requires State agencies certain schools, libraries, and units of State government that operate at certain sensitive locations to adopt certain policies or provide certain written notice of a decision not to adopt certain policies and to adopt policies consistent with certain guidance and generally relating to immigration enforcement.

• Defines “sensitive locations” as (Sec. 1):

• A public school;

• A public library;

• A health care facility operated by a unit of the state government;

• A facility operated by the Comptroller;

• A courthouse; or

• Any other location that provides state-funded services related to;

• Physical or mental health;

• Education; or

• Shelter care.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect June 1, 2025 (Sec. 2).

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