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SB 540

EnactedCrossfile HB 899
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Home Detention Monitoring Agencies - Promotion and Solicitation of Business - Prohibition

Sponsor: Chair, Judicial Proceedings CommitteeCommittee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Business Occupations and ProfessionsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 478 (as of Sep 4, 2026)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Prohibiting an agent of a private home detention monitoring agency, an employee of a courthouse, or an employee of a correctional facility from engaging in certain activities promoting or otherwise soliciting business for a private home detention monitoring agency on the grounds of a courthouse or correctional facility; and establishing that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to possible fines and suspension of license.

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Testimony (5)

MGA witness list
FAV 4FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVCasey, MeghanJudicial Compensation CommissionOral
FAVMorrisey, Chief Judge JohnMaryland JudiciaryOral
FAVSmith, Judge DianaMaryland JudiciaryOral
FAVChair, Judicial Proceedings Committee, Chair, Judicial Proceedings CommitteeIndividualOral
FWAFrank, BrianA1 Trusted Monitoring LLCOral

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