The proposed General Assembly Raised Bill No. 7211 amends Section 54-192h of the general statutes to regulate the use of civil immigration detainers by law enforcement. The bill introduces new definitions such as "administrative warrant," "civil immigration detainer," and "ICE access," while repealing existing provisions that allowed law enforcement to arrest or detain individuals solely based on civil immigration detainers. Under the new legislation, law enforcement officers, bail commissioners, and school security personnel are prohibited from detaining individuals under a civil immigration detainer unless they have been charged with a Class A, B, or C felony or a family violence crime, following a finding of probable cause.

Additionally, the bill restricts law enforcement from communicating with federal immigration authorities regarding an individual's custody status unless the individual meets the specified criteria. It allows for a temporary detention of up to 48 hours if a detainer is accompanied by a judicial warrant. The legislation mandates that individuals subject to a civil immigration detainer receive a copy of the detainer and be informed of the intent to comply. It also requires law enforcement agencies to maintain records related to ICE access as public records and report data on ICE access biannually. The bill emphasizes the need for training for law enforcement and school security personnel on these matters and clarifies that it does not expand the authority to detain individuals based solely on civil immigration detainers, except for those charged with serious offenses. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 54-192h