This bill establishes regulations for immigration detention facilities in the state, specifically prohibiting contracts with private corporations for profit-driven detention of immigrants in civil immigration proceedings. It mandates that all such facilities be under civilian control and operated or regulated by the state, unless federally managed. The bill requires that contracts for immigration detention adhere to the 2011 Operations Manual ICE Performance-Based National Detention Standards (PBNDS 2011) and include the state as a party, necessitating approval from the attorney general. Additionally, it safeguards detainee rights by prohibiting the deprivation of access to legal counsel and protection from discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.

Moreover, the bill introduces a provision that restricts the governor from deploying the National Guard to immigration detention facilities without consent from the executive council, ensuring oversight in the use of state resources for immigration enforcement. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and while it does not allocate funding or authorize new positions, it may lead to increased enforcement actions impacting the Department of Justice's budget and staffing needs. It also includes new legal language regarding the management and processing of civil cases in the Superior Court, acknowledging the potential for an increase in civil cases without predicting the exact number. The Department of Corrections is noted to have no fiscal impact from this bill, as it does not detain immigrants or receive related funds.