The proposed "Immigrant Safety Act" aims to enhance public safety by prohibiting public bodies in New Mexico from entering into agreements that facilitate the detention of individuals for federal civil immigration violations. The bill mandates that any existing agreements of this nature must be terminated immediately upon the act's effective date. Additionally, it restricts public bodies from using public property for such detentions and prohibits the imposition of any laws or regulations that conflict with the act's provisions. However, it clarifies that law enforcement personnel retain the authority to detain individuals for investigatory purposes as permitted by state law.

The act also establishes enforcement mechanisms, allowing the attorney general or district attorneys to initiate civil actions in district court if there is reasonable cause to believe a violation has occurred. The courts are empowered to provide appropriate relief, including injunctive relief, but not monetary damages. Furthermore, the act includes a severability clause, ensuring that if any part of the legislation is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable.