Elrich Signs Immigrant Protections Trust Act Bill 35-25
PIOFeb 20, 2026
County Executive Marc Elrich signed Expedited Bill 35-25 — the Immigrant Protections Act (Trust Act) — on Feb. 20, 2026, at the M-NCPPC Wheaton Headquarters Building. The legislation, unanimously passed by the County Council on Feb. 10, prohibits County employees including law enforcement from requesting or investigating a person's immigration status unless required by law, and limits County resources from being used in federal civil immigration enforcement without a valid judicial warrant or criminal law enforcement purpose. The signing ceremony was joined by Council President Fani-González, nine councilmembers, Police Chief Marc Yamada, MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor, and multiple community organizations.
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Source: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD, “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Sign Expedited Bill 35-25, County Administration - Immigrant Protections - Promoting Community Trust - Immigrant Protections Act; Share Efforts the County is Implementing to Educate Residents and Organizations”, received Feb 20, 2026.
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2026-02-10
effective — County Council unanimously passed Bill 35-25
2026-02-20
event — Bill signing ceremony at M-NCPPC Wheaton Headquarters Building, 10 a.m.
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