Bill > HB213

This bill creates new regulations regarding "sanctuary policies" in Kentucky, which are defined as policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The bill prohibits local governments, law enforcement agencies, officials, and employees from enacting or enforcing sanctuary policies, which include restricting communication about immigration status, preventing federal immigration officers from entering correctional facilities, or requiring additional warrants for detainers. If a person subject to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer is released due to a sanctuary policy and subsequently commits a violent crime, the victim or their family can sue the local government or law enforcement agency for damages, costs, and attorney's fees. Importantly, the bill waives typical governmental immunity protections, allowing such civil actions to proceed. Key definitions are provided for terms like "local government," "local law enforcement agency," and "sanctuary policy," and the bill applies to various local government entities including cities, counties, and correctional services. The legislation aims to ensure full cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and create legal consequences for policies that might impede such cooperation.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb213.html