A bill to prohibit the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by an individual who is an alien; to provide penalties; to prohibit criminal arrests at certain locations; to provide for certain court orders; to grant immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions to certain state and local government officials, employees, and contractors; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local government officers and entities; to provide for the legal defense of state officials, employees, and contractors; and to provide for reimbursement of certain state and local government officials, employees, and contractors for certain legal expenses.
Senate Bills 44 and 45 create a state crime for the entry and presence of illegal immigrants. The bills set penalties, provides certain defenses, restricts arrests at specific locations, and grants immunity to officials enforcing these laws.
Co-sponsored by Sens.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
