Maryland HB444 prohibits state and local entities from entering into immigration enforcement agreements and mandates the termination of existing.

Maryland HB444 prohibits the state, units of local government, county sheriffs, and their agencies, officers, employees, or agents from entering into any immigration enforcement agreements with the federal government. It requires the termination of any existing immigration enforcement agreements by July 1, 2026. The act defines "immigration enforcement agreement" as any contract, agreement, intergovernmental service agreement, or memorandum of understanding that authorizes the enforcement of civil immigration law. The act takes effect June 1, 2026.

Maryland HB444 prohibits state and local entities from entering into immigration enforcement agreements and mandates the termination of existing.

Maryland HB444 prohibits the state, units of local government, county sheriffs, and their agencies, officers, employees, or agents from entering into any immigration enforcement agreements with the federal government. It requires the termination of any existing immigration enforcement agreements by July 1, 2026. The act defines "immigration enforcement agreement" as any contract, agreement, intergovernmental service agreement, or memorandum of understanding that authorizes the enforcement of civil immigration law. The act takes effect June 1, 2026.