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SB 810

Immigration Enforcement - Expanding Sensitive Locations, Notification, and Guidance (Maryland Values Act of 2026)

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ben Brooks and 4 co-sponsors

Maryland bill expands immigration enforcement restrictions in sensitive locations and requires advance notice to immigrants, limiting federal deportation activities in schools, hospitals, and courts.

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Bill Summary · SB 810

Legislative bill overview

SB 810, the Maryland Values Act of 2026, expands the definition of "sensitive locations" where immigration enforcement activities are restricted and requires law enforcement to provide advance notice to immigrants before enforcement actions. The bill also mandates state guidance on cooperation with federal immigration authorities and aims to limit immigration enforcement in schools, hospitals, courthouses, and other community spaces.

Why is this important

This bill directly affects how local and state law enforcement interact with federal immigration agencies, potentially limiting deportation enforcement in vulnerable settings. The expanded protections and notification requirements could significantly impact immigrant communities' access to essential services and legal proceedings, while also creating compliance obligations for schools, hospitals, and courthouses.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "sensitive locations": Disagreement over whether the expansion sufficiently protects immigrants or overly restricts legitimate law enforcement operations
  • Notification requirements: Concerns that advance notice could allow individuals to evade lawful federal enforcement or conversely, that notification requirements burden law enforcement resources
  • State-federal cooperation limits: Tension between state autonomy in immigration policy versus potential conflicts with federal immigration law and funding implications
  • Implementation costs: Schools, hospitals, and courts may face unfunded mandate concerns regarding compliance infrastructure and training

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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