The bill H.864, introduced by Representative Greer of Bennington, aims to limit the ability of public agencies in Vermont to engage in agreements that facilitate federal immigration enforcement or house individuals facing civil violations of federal immigration law. Key provisions include the stipulation that only the Governor, in consultation with the Vermont Attorney General, can enter into or modify such agreements, specifically those related to section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Additionally, public agencies are prohibited from using their resources to assist in federal immigration enforcement or from disclosing personally identifying information to federal agencies for registration purposes.

The bill also amends existing laws to clarify definitions and responsibilities regarding personally identifying information, ensuring that public agencies cannot collect or disclose such information based on an individual's immigration status. It explicitly states that public agencies must terminate any existing agreements that conflict with this act within 30 days of its passage. Furthermore, the bill restricts the Department of Corrections from cooperating with federal immigration authorities and prohibits the acceptance of funds from them for related purposes. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 20-207, 28-101, 28-102(b), 28-102