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WI AB57

WI AB57
Requirements concerning assistance in the detention of individuals who are or are alleged to be not lawfully present in the United States.

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Introduced
02/24/2025
In Committee
02/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Under this bill, no official, employee, or agent of a state agency or other body in state government or a local governmental unit, including any law enforcement officer, may aid in the detention of an individual if the individual is being detained on the sole basis that the individual is or is alleged to be not lawfully present in the United States. The bill applies only to a detention that occurs in a public building or facility, school, place of worship, place where child care services are provided, or place where medical or other health care services are provided. Also, the bill does not prohibit any state or local government official from providing access to any place or facility as required pursuant to a properly executed judicial warrant. The bill further provides that, except as required pursuant to a properly executed judicial warrant, no person employed or otherwise lawfully present at a public building or facility, school, place of worship, place where child care services are provided, or place where medical or other health care services are provided may be required to provide access to such facility or place or otherwise aid federal officials for purposes of the detention of an individual at such facility or place who is being detained on the sole basis that the individual is or is alleged to be not lawfully present in the United States. Finally, the bill prohibits any state agency or other body in state government from expending any moneys to aid in the detention of an individual in this state if the individual is being detained on the sole basis that the individual is or is alleged to be not lawfully present in the United States.

AI Summary

This bill establishes new restrictions on state and local government officials and agencies regarding the detention of individuals solely based on their immigration status. Specifically, the bill prohibits any state or local government official, employee, or law enforcement officer from assisting in detaining an individual at specific locations (such as public buildings, schools, places of worship, child care facilities, or healthcare facilities) if the detention is based exclusively on the person being or allegedly being not lawfully present in the United States. The bill allows for exceptions when a properly executed judicial warrant is presented. Additionally, the legislation prevents state agencies from spending money to support such detentions and ensures that employees at the specified locations are not required to assist federal officials in detaining individuals solely due to their immigration status. Key terms are defined, including "local governmental unit" (which encompasses political subdivisions, special districts, and related entities) and "state agency" (referring to various government bodies and commissions). The bill aims to limit cooperation between state and local authorities and federal immigration enforcement in certain sensitive locations.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (28)

Last Action

Senators Roys and Wirch added as cosponsors (on 01/28/2026)
(1 Companion Bills)

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