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MI HB4879

MI HB4879
Local government: other; sanctuary policy prohibition act; create. Creates new act.


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Introduced
06/28/2023
In Committee
07/18/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

102nd Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to prohibit local units of government from enacting or enforcing any law, ordinance, policy, or rule that limits local officials, officers, or employees from communicating or cooperating with appropriate federal officials concerning the immigration status of individuals; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local officers, officials, and employees; and to prescribe penalties and remedies.

AI Summary

This bill, the "Local Government Sanctuary Policy Prohibition Act," prohibits local units of government in Michigan from enacting or enforcing any law, ordinance, policy, or rule that limits local officials, officers, or employees from communicating or cooperating with appropriate federal officials concerning the immigration status of individuals. The bill defines "local unit of government" to include cities, villages, townships, and related agencies or officials. It requires local governments to bring existing non-compliant policies into compliance within 60 days and allows residents to file lawsuits or complaints with the state Attorney General if a local government violates the act. The Attorney General can investigate complaints and bring enforcement actions, and courts are required to issue injunctions, order policy changes, and award damages if a violation is found.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (42)

Cam Cavitt (R)* Greg Alexander (R),  Joe Aragona (R),  Andrew Beeler (R),  Brian BeGole (R),  Timmy Beson (R),  Matthew Bierlein (R),  Ann Bollin (R),  Ken Borton (R),  Steve Carra (R),  Jay DeBoyer (R),  Jim DeSana (R),  Joseph Fox (R),  Neil Friske (R),  Phil Green (R),  Jaime Greene (R),  Matt Hall (R),  Mike Harris (R),  Mike Hoadley (R),  Gina Johnsen (R),  Tom Kuhn (R),  Tom Kunse (R),  Sarah Lightner (R),  Greg Markkanen (R),  David Martin (R),  Luke Meerman (R),  Mike Mueller (R),  Jerry Neyer (R),  Pat Outman (R),  Brad Paquette (R),  Bryan Posthumus (R),  David Prestin (R),  Angela Rigas (R),  J.R. Roth (R),  Bill Schuette (R),  Rachelle Smit (R),  Alicia St. Germaine (R),  Donni Steele (R),  Mark Tisdel (R),  Curt VanderWall (R),  Doug Wozniak (R),  Dale Zorn (R), 

Last Action

Per Rule 41 Referred To Committee On Government Operations (on 07/18/2023)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Intergovernmental Relations
Immigration
  • ‐ Immigration Regulation and Control
Local Government
  • ‐ General Local Government

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