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County staff urge caution on Aviation Health and Safety Act, recommend clarifying operational language

Montgomery County Council · February 24, 2026
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Summary

Staff described HB 639 / SB 505 and said the County Executive supports the bill's intent but not its current operational language; councilors supported sending a letter affirming the intent while asking the delegation to address legal and contracting considerations noted by BWI and Maryland DOT.

Staff briefed the council on HB 639 and SB 505, described in the packet as the Aviation Health and Safety Act, which would change airport operations governing the transport of detained individuals (SEG 143–146). Doctor Stoddard said the County Executive did not take a formal position but supports the bill's…

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