Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee, April 22, 2026
Approves CB031-2026 - Prohibition of immigration detention facility permits, 5-0
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The County Council approved 95% of 282 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: Sydney Harrison (14 of 162 recorded votes).
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The Prince George's County Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee voted 5-0 to report favorably on CB031-2026 (draft two as amended), which prohibits building permits and certificates of occupancy for privately owned immigration detention facilities.
- Jurisdiction
- Prince George's County, MD
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- April 22, 2026
- Decisions
- 3 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 5-0
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CB031-2026 - Prohibition of immigration detention facility permits
Committee voted favorable on CB031-2026, draft two as amended, prohibiting issuance of building permits or certificates of occupancy for any publicly or privately owned building used in whole or in part to house or detain individuals for civil immigration violations. Staff noted minimal fiscal impact since such uses are already prohibited under the county zoning ordinance. County Executive's office and Office of Law expressed support. Vote 5-0.
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Meeting Summary
The Prince George's County Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee voted 5-0 to report favorably on CB031-2026 (draft two as amended), which prohibits building permits and certificates of occupancy for privately owned immigration detention facilities.
Key Decisions (3)
CB031-2026 - Prohibition of immigration detention facility permits
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