Legislation - HB1536

Title: Maryland Enforcement Limits and Transparency (MELT) Act
Sponsored by: Delegates Lopez, Amprey, Boafo, Kaufman, Lewis, Martinez, Moreno, Taveras, White Holland, Wims, and Woorman
Status: In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Analysis

Synopsis

Prohibiting a person from voluntarily assisting in immigration enforcement under certain circumstances and requiring a person who assists immigration enforcement to make and maintain certain records; authorizing a person injured by a violation of the Act to bring a certain civil suit; authorizing the Attorney General to make a certain investigation and to take certain actions to enforce the Act; etc.

Committees

Original:: Judiciary

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/13/2026 Legislative Date 2/13/2026 Action First Reading Judiciary Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Maryland Enforcement Limits and Transparency (MELT) Act Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
House	2/13/2026	2/13/2026	First Reading Judiciary
			Text - First - Maryland Enforcement Limits and Transparency (MELT) Act

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