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Council hears briefing on Aviation Health and Safety Act; staff flag operational concerns at BWI

Montgomery County Council (work session) · February 23, 2026

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Summary

Staff briefed the council on HB 639 / SB 505, which would change airport operations for transporting detained individuals; the county executive did not take a formal position but supports the bill's intent while noting operational, contracting, and implementation questions raised by BWI and MDOT. Council agreed to express support for intent and asked staff to work with the executive to draft clarifying input.

County staff presented HB 639 / SB 505 (Aviation Health and Safety Act) and explained the measure would change airport procedures related to transporting detained individuals. Sarah Morningstar said the bill has raised operational and legal questions for airports and county partners.

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