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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
Crossed Over
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
Passed
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Immigration notice. Provides that if a law enforcement officer arrests an individual for a felony or a misdemeanor and there is probable cause to believe that the individual is not lawfully present in the United States, the jail or detention facility shall notify the county sheriff of the probable cause during the individual's intake process, and the county sheriff shall notify the proper authority.
AI Summary
This bill amends Indiana law to require additional immigration-related reporting procedures for law enforcement agencies and officials. Specifically, the bill mandates that every law enforcement agency provide written notice to officers about their duty to cooperate with state and federal agencies on immigration law enforcement. When a law enforcement officer arrests an individual for a felony or misdemeanor and has probable cause to believe the person is not lawfully present in the United States, the jail or detention facility must notify the county sheriff of this probable cause during the intake process. Furthermore, the county sheriff is then required to report this information to the appropriate authority. This legislation aims to enhance coordination between local law enforcement and immigration authorities by creating a formal notification process when potentially undocumented individuals are arrested. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving agencies time to prepare for implementing these new requirements.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (9)
Garrett Bascom (R)*,
Scott Baldwin (R),
Aaron Freeman (R),
Eric Koch (R),
Jim Lucas (R),
Randy Maxwell (R),
Zach Payne (R),
J.D. Prescott (R),
R. Michael Young (R),
Last Action
Public Law 121 (on 04/30/2025)
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