This bill aims to enhance protections for individuals regarding immigration enforcement in sensitive locations, such as court proceedings, health care facilities, and educational institutions. It establishes a legal framework that includes definitions for terms like "civil arrest," "court companion," and "health care facility." The bill prohibits civil arrests at court proceedings for parties, witnesses, or companions, and introduces civil remedies for false imprisonment in these contexts. Additionally, it mandates that health care facilities implement specific policies for interactions with law enforcement, including requiring valid judicial warrants for entry and ensuring patient information is protected.

Moreover, the bill emphasizes the right to free public education for all children, regardless of immigration status, and mandates that schools develop procedures to handle law enforcement requests without denying access to education based on immigration status. It restricts school officials from consenting to immigration enforcement actions on school property without a valid judicial warrant. The bill also establishes civil causes of action for violations of constitutional rights, allowing individuals to seek damages and attorney fees, and includes a statute of limitations of three years for these actions. Overall, the legislation seeks to safeguard the rights of individuals in sensitive locations while balancing law enforcement responsibilities.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 629.30
1st Engrossment: 629.30, 13.319, 13.32, 123B.51, 609.662, 299C.80, 609.735