Bill > HB1158

This bill requires all county sheriffs in Indiana to enter into a written agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to participate in the 287(g) program by January 1, 2026. The 287(g) program is a federal immigration enforcement initiative that allows local law enforcement agencies to collaborate with federal immigration authorities by identifying and processing undocumented immigrants in local jails. Starting October 1, 2025, sheriffs who have not yet entered into such an agreement must quarterly notify the department of correction about the status of their agreement and provide any reasons for not complying with the requirement. The bill specifically notes that sheriffs are not required to participate in a particular program model within the 287(g) framework, giving them some flexibility in how they implement the agreement. The effective date of this legislation is July 1, 2025, which means sheriffs will have time to prepare for and comply with the new requirements.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1158/details