Bill to Ban Private Immigration Detention Facilities Introduced
MCCouncilMar 2, 2026
FromMontgomery County Council – Press Release
Email“Montgomery County Council Meets on March 3 to Review Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan and Vote on a Bill to Amend the Contents of Climate Assessments for Legislation and Zoning Measures”
ReceivedMar 2, 2026
The Montgomery County Council introduced Expedited Bill 13-26, the ICE Out Act, on March 3, 2026. The bill would prohibit the Department of Permitting Services from issuing building or use-and-occupancy permits for any privately-owned immigration detention facility. The legislation covers both new and existing buildings used to house or detain individuals for civil immigration violations, using a definition modeled on state law.
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2026-03-03
effective — Introduction of Expedited Bill 13-26 (ICE Out Act)
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