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Introduced
03/01/2024
03/01/2024
In Committee
05/01/2024
05/01/2024
Crossed Over
04/02/2024
04/02/2024
Passed
05/22/2024
05/22/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/28/2024
05/28/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To enact Part III of Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to
AI Summary
This bill prohibits "sanctuary policies" in Louisiana that would limit law enforcement agencies from complying with federal immigration enforcement efforts. It requires law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, including by notifying them before releasing detainees subject to immigration detainers, and allows the state attorney general to file suit against any local government that adopts a sanctuary policy. The bill also provides for the transfer of detainees subject to immigration detainers to federal custody. Overall, the bill aims to restrict local autonomy in matters of immigration enforcement and align Louisiana's policies more closely with federal immigration priorities.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (18)
Blake Miguez (R)*,
Beryl Amedée (R),
Tony Bacala (R),
Michael Bayham (R),
Beth Billings (R),
Chad Boyer (R),
Dewith Carrier (R),
Emily Chenevert (R),
Vincent Cox (R),
Kellee Dickerson (R),
Kathy Edmonston (R),
Peter Egan (R),
Gabe Firment (R),
Dodie Horton (R),
Chuck Owen (R),
Francis Thompson (R),
Mark Wright (R),
John Wyble (R),
Last Action
Effective date 5/28/2024. (on 05/28/2024)
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