This bill proposes the creation of a new section in chapter 12-63 of the North Dakota Century Code that mandates peace officers to report undocumented immigrants to federal immigration authorities. Specifically, if a peace officer, who is employed by a criminal justice agency or a political subdivision, has probable cause to believe that an individual is in the United States illegally, they are required to report this individual to either United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

The bill emphasizes the obligation of peace officers to act upon their suspicions regarding an immigrant's legal status, thereby establishing a formal protocol for reporting undocumented individuals. This legislative change aims to enhance cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration agencies in addressing immigration enforcement.