Maryland SB985 establishes minimum mandatory standards for correctional and immigration detention facilities, and alters duties of the Maryland.

Maryland SB985 creates minimum mandatory standards for the care, custody, and conditions of incarcerated individuals and civil detainees in correctional and immigration detention facilities. The bill establishes standards for security, safety, food services, housing, sanitation, and other services. It mandates the Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards to inspect facilities, report on compliance, and take enforcement actions if standards are not met. The bill also requires facilities to submit annual certifications of compliance and allows for public reporting of violations.

Maryland SB985 establishes minimum mandatory standards for correctional and immigration detention facilities, and alters duties of the Maryland.

Maryland SB985 creates minimum mandatory standards for the care, custody, and conditions of incarcerated individuals and civil detainees in correctional and immigration detention facilities. The bill establishes standards for security, safety, food services, housing, sanitation, and other services. It mandates the Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards to inspect facilities, report on compliance, and take enforcement actions if standards are not met. The bill also requires facilities to submit annual certifications of compliance and allows for public reporting of violations.