Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMarylandEnacted
SB 791: Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act)
Clarence Lam
SB 791 status: Enacted — Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 872 (updated May 31, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
70OUT OF 100
Score:70/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:High Impact 80/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan40%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The legislation prohibits local police and jails from assisting federal immigration officers.
Who is affected
Local law enforcement agencies, municipal/county jails, and immigrant populations throughout Maryland.
Requirements and enforcement
Local agencies must discontinue assistance to federal immigration officials in specific capacities as defined by the act.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Enacted as of May 2026.
Potential benefits
Encourages immigrant populations to report crimes and interact with police without fear of deportation.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for federal intervention, legal ambiguity regarding prohibited acts, and friction between local and federal authorities.
What is still unknown
Specific enforcement mechanisms, operational definitions of prohibited assistance, and potential federal funding impacts.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Increased immigrant trust in local police
- Higher rates of crime reporting within marginalized communities
- Improved community-police relations
Risks
- Risk of federal funding disputes
- Potential confusion regarding local-federal cooperation
- Possible public friction over immigration policy
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Clearly defined legal boundaries for local agencies
- Legislative control over policing priorities
- Greater accountability for local enforcement actions
Risks
- Potential friction with federal oversight agencies
- Limited mechanisms for auditing local agency compliance
- Lack of centralized reporting requirements
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Better access to local services for immigrant populations
- Increased cooperation during public health crises
- Reduced barriers to seeking emergency aid
Risks
- Potential perception of diminished safety protocols
- Possible conflicts during shared jurisdictional emergency responses
- Uncertainty in inter-agency information sharing for investigations
03
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
Source used for this bill's analysis.
Source note
Potential for federal preemption challenges
Analysis scope
Analysis based on abstract metadata only
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Where it stands
Official recordEnacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 872
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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