Bill S.148, introduced by Senators Vyhovsky, Gulick, and White, aims to prohibit Vermont law enforcement agencies and their representatives from using any resources to assist federal immigration authorities in civil or criminal immigration investigations. The bill specifies that this noncooperation extends to situations outlined in existing Vermont laws, specifically 12 V.S.A. 7306 and 18 V.S.A. 4254. However, it includes exceptions where assistance may be provided if there is a judicial warrant or if the investigation pertains to a criminal offense unrelated to federal immigration law.

The bill introduces new legal language under 20 V.S.A. 2372, defining federal immigration authorities and detailing the restrictions on law enforcement agencies and officers. It explicitly states that no resources, including time, money, or personnel, may be expended in support of federal immigration investigations. The act is set to take effect upon passage.