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MarylandSB 05402026 Regular SessionSenate

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: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Home detention companies barred from courthouse pitches

Beginning October 1, 2026, agents of private home detention monitoring companies, courthouse staff, and jail staff may not pitch those services on courthouse or correctional facility grounds. They may not approach or invite someone to use a specific company, or hand out, display, or wear ads, or otherwise solicit business. Breaking this rule is a misdemeanor. A first conviction can bring a fine up to $2,500 and, for Title 20 licensees, a 30‑day license suspension. Later convictions can bring a fine up to $5,000 and, for Title 20 licensees, a 90‑day suspension. If a licensed person is convicted, the state also refers them to the licensing department for further 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: 222 • No: 0

House vote • 4/10/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 136 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 4/10/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 3/6/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 478

    5/12/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/10/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

    4/10/2026Senate

  4. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/10/2026Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (136-0)

    4/10/2026House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/8/2026House

  7. Favorable with Amendments {163323/1 Adopted

    4/8/2026House

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary

    4/8/2026House

  9. Referred Judiciary

    3/9/2026House

  10. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    3/6/2026Senate

  11. Second Reading Passed

    3/3/2026Senate

  12. Favorable Adopted

    3/3/2026Senate

  13. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

    3/2/2026Senate

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

    2/5/2026Senate

  15. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    2/4/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/12/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/10/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/3/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/4/2026

    PDF

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