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 prohibits law enforcement officers and certain officials from arresting or detaining individuals based on civil immigration detainers unless specific conditions, such as a judicial warrant or serious felony convictions, are met. Additionally, the bill restricts the use of resources for communication with federal immigration authorities and prohibits public agencies from using interpretation services provided by these authorities.

Moreover, the bill establishes new requirements for state contracts, mandating that contractors represent they will not cooperate with federal immigration authorities regarding the detention or transportation of protected individuals. It also prohibits civil arrests in courthouses related to immigration detainers, classifying violations as contempt of court and allowing for civil actions against violators. The bill requires municipalities to report data on access to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and mandates training for public agency personnel on these new requirements. Overall, the bill aims to enhance protections for individuals against immigration enforcement actions by local authorities and to clarify the responsibilities of public agencies in relation to federal immigration law.

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