Correctional Services - Home Detention - Removal
This bill changes Maryland's home detention rules by giving the Commissioner of Correction (or their designee) the authority to immediately remove an incarcerated person from home detention for any reason, not just violations. It specifically requires removal if someone violates a condition of their home detention placement. The bill directly affects individuals currently participating in Maryland's home detention programs. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2026
Last action Jan 29, 2026
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Committee
1
Jan 27, 2026
Committee
First Reading Judiciary
lower
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bob Long
RRepublican
P
Jay Jacobs
RRepublican
P
Nino Mangione
RRepublican
P
Steve Arentz
RRepublican
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