No déjà vu on Sine Die: Immigration bills get last-minute approval from lawmakers

By: William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: April 14, 2026

Words: 827

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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One year after they watched their main initiative die in the waning minutes of the 2025 legislative session, immigration advocates watched Monday night as several of their bills won last-minute victories.

The Senate voted 32-15 Monday to accept House changes to Senate Bill 791 that include making it an emergency bill, to take effect immediately upon the governor’s signature, instead of on Oct. 1. The bill aims to further limit cooperation with Immigration and …

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