General Assembly Raised Bill No. 7212 proposes amendments to Section 54-192h of the general statutes concerning the Trust Act, with an effective date of October 1, 2025. The bill introduces key definitions such as "administrative warrant," "civil immigration detainer," and "ICE access," which clarify the limitations of law enforcement agencies in relation to federal immigration authorities. Importantly, it stipulates that law enforcement officers are prohibited from arresting or detaining individuals based solely on civil immigration detainers unless specific conditions are met, including the presence of a judicial warrant or prior convictions for serious felonies. The bill also expands the definition of "law enforcement officer" to encompass various roles within the criminal justice system and introduces the term "public agency."

Furthermore, the legislation restricts public agencies from using resources to communicate with federal immigration authorities regarding individuals targeted by civil immigration detainers, except under certain circumstances. It removes previous language that permitted broader cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, thereby reinforcing limitations on local law enforcement's involvement in immigration matters. The bill also enhances confidentiality regarding individuals' immigration status, prohibits the disclosure of personal information without specific conditions, and mandates that law enforcement agencies provide individuals with a copy of their civil immigration detainer. Additionally, municipalities are required to report data on ICE access biannually to the Office of Policy and Management. Overall, Raised Bill No. 7212 aims to ensure that the authority of law enforcement to detain individuals based on civil immigration detainer requests is not expanded or ratified.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 54-192h