Bill > SB172

This bill enacts a new section in Ohio law (Section 9.631) that addresses the arrest and detention of individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States. The bill defines key terms like "public office" and "public official" and establishes that individuals who are or are suspected of being in the country unlawfully can be arrested, detained, or taken into custody by federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies anywhere in Ohio, regardless of the type of proceeding. The legislation explicitly supersedes any conflicting rules, ordinances, or policies previously established by public offices or officials. The bill prohibits public offices and officials from granting privileges to unlawfully present individuals, obstructing law enforcement actions related to immigration status, or interfering with immigration enforcement efforts. Additionally, the bill protects individuals and officials who act in good faith under this section from civil or criminal liability, even if their actions might conflict with previous rules or policies. The overall intent of the bill is to ensure that law enforcement has broad authority to identify, arrest, and potentially initiate removal proceedings against individuals who are not legally present in the United States.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb172