2024 House Bill 5615

Local government: other; local government sanctuary policy prohibition act; create.

A bill to prohibit local units of government from enacting or enforcing any law, ordinance, policy, or rule that limits peace officers or local officials, officers, or employees from communicating or cooperating with appropriate federal officials concerning the immigration status of individuals; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local officers, officials, and employees; and to prescribe civil sanctions and remedies.

AI Analysis – Experimental

The bill prohibits local governments from limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities and imposes penalties for non-compliance.

Introduced in the House

March 20, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Andrew Fink (R-35) and eight co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Angela Rigas (R-79), Rachelle Smit (R-43), Ann Bollin (R-49), Timothy Beson (R-96), Gina Johnsen (R-78), Doug Wozniak (R-59), Pauline Wendzel (R-39) and Steve Carra (R-36)

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary