Hospitals - Immigration Enforcement Action - Policy Requirement

Hospitals must set immigration enforcement rules

The law takes effect June 1, 2026, and requires Maryland hospitals to adopt policies for immigration enforcement actions. The deadline is January 1, 2027, or three months after the state publishes its model policy, whichever comes first. Hospital policies must follow Maryland Attorney General guidance. Hospitals must clearly post their policies on their websites, share them with all staff, and train all staff every year. Government-run hospitals are exempt when already required to implement a policy consistent with that guidance. The State Health Services Cost Review Commission must publish a model policy on its website by October 1, 2026. It must develop the model with the Attorney General and Maryland Hospital Association, considering patient privacy and patient, guest, and staff safety.