Bill > HB1188

This bill requires law enforcement agencies, agents, and local detention facilities to take specific actions when they take custody of an individual, primarily focusing on immigration enforcement. When an individual is taken into custody, the agency must conduct a search in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), a comprehensive database of criminal justice information. If the search reveals that the individual is not lawfully present in the United States and has an outstanding criminal warrant, the law enforcement entity must notify federal immigration authorities about the individual's custody and provide details, including potential release information. If requested by federal immigration authorities, they must retain custody of the individual for up to 48 hours beyond the planned release and cooperate in transferring the individual to federal immigration authorities. The bill also mandates that an interpreter be provided during investigations to ensure effective communication. Additionally, the bill prohibits state, local government, county sheriffs, and their agencies from adopting or enforcing policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities in investigating or apprehending individuals with outstanding criminal warrants who are not legally in the United States. The provisions of this bill are set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

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