This bill, known as the Anti-Sanctuary City Act, prohibits local governmental entities from impeding or prohibiting state or federal law enforcement agencies from complying with federal immigration laws, unless expressly prohibited by state or federal law. It establishes that any local governmental entity found in violation of this provision may face legal action from the attorney general, who can seek injunctive relief and punitive damages, including fines of up to 25% of the total state funds received by the entity in the fiscal year of the violation. Additionally, the bill mandates that any agency refusing to honor an immigration detainer must report such refusals to the attorney general.

Furthermore, the bill allows county corrections facilities to hold individuals subject to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention for up to 48 hours after the resolution of their state charges, excluding weekends and holidays, to facilitate the transfer of custody to federal authorities. The new legal language inserted into the law includes provisions for the definitions of "law enforcement agency" and "local governmental entity," as well as the specific requirements for reporting refusals to honor immigration detainers. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
As Amended by the Senate: 30-B:1
As Amended by the Senate (2nd): 30-B:1