2024 Senate Bill 725

Counties: ordinances; county sanctuary policy prohibition act; create.

A bill to prohibit counties from enacting or enforcing any law, ordinance, policy, or rule that limits or prohibits 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 penalties and remedies.

AI Analysis – Experimental

The bill prohibits counties from limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities and provides mechanisms for enforcement and penalties for non-compliance.

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 22, 2024

Introduced by Sen. Michele Hoitenga (R-36) and 12 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Joseph Bellino (R-16), Aric Nesbitt (R-20), Lana Theis (R-22), Thomas Albert (R-18), Kevin Daley (R-26), Rick Outman (R-33), Dan Lauwers (R-25), Jonathan Lindsey (R-17), John Damoose (R-37), Roger Victory (R-31), Roger Hauck (R-34) and Ruth Johnson (R-24)

Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety