Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 579: Criminal Procedure - U Nonimmigrant Status Petitions and Immigration Enforcement at Sensitive Locations
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 579 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Procedure - U Nonimmigrant Status Petitions and Immigration Enforcement at Sensitive Locations. Primary sponsor: Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Scott Phillips (Democratic), David Moon (Democratic), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Jessica Feldmark (Democratic), Jheanelle Wilkins (Democratic), Jared Solomon (Democratic), Elizabeth Embry (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2025): Third Reading Passed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Stinnett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Gary Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12B |
| Scott Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| David Moon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Deni Taveras | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47B |
| Cheryl Pasteur | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11A |
| Julie Palakovich Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Robbyn Lewis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Jessica Feldmark | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Jheanelle Wilkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Jared Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Elizabeth Embry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Third Reading Passed
- Conference Committee Report {
- Senate Conference Committee Appointed (Senators Smith, Love and McKay)
- Senate Refuses Recede
- Senate Conference Committee Appointed (Senators Smith, Love and McKay)
- Senate Refuses Recede
- House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Moon, Embry and Valentine)
- House Requests Senate Recede
- House Refuses Concur Senate Amendments
- House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Moon, Embry and Valentine)
- House Requests Senate Recede
- House Refuses Concur Senate Amendments
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