Bill > HB4083

This bill, known as the "local government sanctuary policy prohibition act," prohibits local governments in Michigan from enacting or enforcing any law, ordinance, policy, or rule that limits or prohibits local officials from communicating or cooperating with federal officials regarding the immigration status of individuals. The bill requires local governments with existing non-compliant policies to bring them into compliance within 60 days. Individuals who reside in a local government that violates the act can file a complaint with the state attorney general or bring a civil action in court. The attorney general can investigate complaints and bring enforcement actions against non-compliant local governments. If a court determines a local government's policy violates the act, it can issue an injunction, order the policy to be amended or repealed, and award damages, costs, and attorney's fees to the challenging party. Additionally, the court can impose a civil fine of $2,500 to $7,500 on any elected or appointed official who knowingly and willfully enacted or enforced a non-compliant policy.