2025 Senate Bill 11

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.

Mackinac Center Analysis

The legislation prohibits local governments in Michigan from limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities and imposes penalties for non-compliance (in effect banning "sanctuary cities or counties").

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 8, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Joseph Bellino (R-16)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations