Correctional Services - Private Immigration Detention Facilities - Zoning Requirement
What it does: On the version voted Apr 11, 2026: Bars the state and local governments from approving construction or operation of privately run detention facilities, including immigration detention, and bars private entities from operating them; if courts block the ban, allows them only in zones expressly authorizing them after public notice and hearings. Takes effect immediately. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Layover Bills · Floor Amendment Ready /543027/1
Amends the bill to provide that its section on private detention facilities does not apply to the federal government's lease of private land for use as a detention facility. (AI-written)
The tally
Yes 17 · No 25 · Not voting 5
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 4 | 25 | 5 |
| Republicans | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 4 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Antonio HayesD40Yes
- Ben BrooksD10Yes
- Cheryl KaganD17Yes
- Ron WatsonD23Yes
The full roll (47)
Yes 17
No 25
- Arthur EllisD28
- Ben KramerD19
- Bill FergusonD46
- Brian FeldmanD15
- Carl JacksonD8
- Charles SydnorD44
- Clarence LamD12
- Cory McCrayD45
- Craig ZuckerD14
- Dalya AttarD41
- Guy GuzzoneD13
- Jeff WaldstreicherD18
- Jim RosapepeD21
- Joanne BensonD24
- Karen YoungD3
- Kevin HarrisD27
- Malcolm AugustineD47
- Mary WashingtonD43
- Mary-Dulany JamesD34
- Nancy KingD39
- Nick CharlesD25
- Pam BeidleD32
- Sara LoveD16
- Shelly HettlemanD11
- Will SmithD20
Not voting 5
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.