Bill would expand jail safety standards, inspections and annual readiness checks A bill to apply minimum health and safety standards, strengthen inspections and require annual readiness reports for all custodial facilities — including immigration detention centers — was heard April 1 before the Judicial Proceedings Committee. Sponsors say it aims to reduce breakdowns that create public emergencies and costs for hospitals and first responders.

A new bill in Maryland aims to enforce uniform health and safety standards in jails, potentially preventing costly public emergencies and ensuring accountability in all custodial facilities.

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