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

Additionally, the bill stipulates that law enforcement cannot communicate 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 accompanied by a judicial warrant and mandates that individuals subject to a civil immigration detainer receive a copy of the detainer and notification of compliance intent. The legislation also requires municipalities to report data on ICE access to the Office of Policy and Management every six months and ensures that all records related to ICE access are public under the Freedom of Information Act. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and does not expand law enforcement's authority to detain individuals based on civil immigration detainers beyond serious criminal offenses.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 54-192h