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MarylandHB 08992026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Home Detention Monitoring Agencies - Promotion and Solicitation of Business - Prohibition

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

Business Occupations and ProfessionsAdvertisingAgents and BrokersBoundariesCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.Correctional Institutions -see also- Patuxent InstitutionCorrectional OfficersCourts -see also- AppCt; Circuit; District; Orphans'; etc.Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.Fines -see also- Penalties and SentencesHome DetentionLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltySolicitationSurveillanceWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Courthouse solicitation ban for monitor firms

Beginning October 1, 2026, agents of private home detention monitoring companies and courthouse or correctional staff cannot solicit on courthouse or correctional grounds. They cannot approach people to use a specific company, hand out or wear ads, or otherwise pitch business there. Violations are misdemeanors. A first conviction can bring a fine up to $2,500 and, if the person holds a Title 20 license, a 30‑day license suspension. A later conviction can bring a fine up to $5,000 and a 90‑day suspension for licensed holders. Any convicted licensee is also referred to the state licensing department for possible action.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 171 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 3/4/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 128 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 477

    5/12/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/9/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    4/8/2026Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/7/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/7/2026Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

    4/6/2026Senate

  7. Referred Judicial Proceedings

    3/5/2026Senate

  8. Third Reading Passed (128-0)

    3/4/2026House

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/3/2026House

  10. Favorable with Amendments {723823/1 Adopted

    3/3/2026House

  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary

    3/2/2026House

  12. Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/5/2026House

  13. First Reading Judiciary

    2/4/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/12/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/3/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/4/2026

    PDF

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