Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Sign Four Important Immigration Protection Bills Passed by the County Council
Montgomery County Maryland sent this bulletin at 05/29/2026 09:20 AM EDT
For Immediate Release: Friday, May 29, 2026
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Sign Four Important Immigration Protection Bills Passed by the County Council
County Executive Marc Elrich will be joined by County Council President Natali Fani-González, Councilmembers, nonprofit organizations, faith groups, and members of the immigrant community to mark the ceremonial signing of four bills passed in the last several months.
WHEN: Monday, June 1, 2026, at 1 p.m.
WHERE: Isiah Leggett Office Building (lobby auditorium), 101 Monroe St., Rockville
WHAT: Ceremonial Bill Signing for:
- Bill 3-26 — County Values Act
- Expedited Bill 5-26 — Unmask ICE Act
- Expedited Bill 13-26 — ICE Out Act
- Expedited Bill 14-26 — Vehicle Recovery Act
WHO:
- County Executive Marc Elrich
- County Council President Natali Fani-González
- Councilmember Evan Glass
- Councilmember Will Jawando
- Councilmember Kristin Mink
- Councilmember Kate Stewart
The County Values Act establishes a formal framework for how County departments respond when federal immigration enforcement comes to County facilities and parking lots. This law ensures that residents can access County services without fear and that County property remains in service of County residents — not federal enforcement priorities.
The Unmask ICE Act prohibits any law enforcement agency operating in Montgomery County from wearing masks or facial coverings while on duty, with narrow exceptions for legitimate health and safety purposes. It also requires officers to display and, upon request, verbally disclose their agency, name, and badge number.
The ICE Out Act prohibits the issuance of building permits or use-and-occupancy permits for any privately-owned detention facility in Montgomery County.
Bill 14-26 — Vehicle Recovery Act
When a vehicle is impounded in Montgomery County, the Vehicle Recovery Act ensures that the process of getting it back doesn't become an additional hardship for immigrant families. It requires towing companies to accept consular identification cards and a broader range of documentation (including from family members and household members) to establish ownership and secure the release of a vehicle.
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Media Contact: Mary Anderson, 301-529-7669 or mary.anderson@montgomerycountymd.gov
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