Substitute House Bill No. 7212 seeks to amend Section 54-192h of the general statutes related to the Trust Act and the limitations on state contracts concerning immigration enforcement. The bill repeals the existing section and introduces new definitions, including "administrative warrant," "civil immigration detainer," and "ICE access." It establishes that law enforcement officers cannot arrest or detain individuals based on civil immigration detainers unless a judicial warrant is present or the individual has been convicted of serious felonies. Additionally, the bill prohibits law enforcement from using resources to communicate with federal immigration authorities regarding individuals targeted by civil immigration detainers and restricts public agencies from using interpretation services provided by federal immigration authorities.

Moreover, the bill mandates that state contracts include a representation that contractors will not cooperate with federal immigration authorities, with non-compliant bids being rejected. It also imposes reporting requirements on municipalities regarding ICE access and establishes protections against civil arrests in courthouses related to immigration detainers, allowing individuals to seek legal recourse for violations. The bill emphasizes the protection of individuals' rights and privacy concerning their immigration status and personal information, reinforcing the state's commitment to limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The effective date for these provisions is set for October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 54-192h
JUD Joint Favorable Substitute: 54-192h
File No. 757: 54-192h