Bill > HB281

This bill requires hospitals in Ohio to permit federal immigration enforcement agents, including officers from the Department of Homeland Security, other federal law enforcement officers, and state or local law enforcement assisting them, to enter hospital buildings for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration law. Specifically, these agents would be allowed to arrest individuals with a lawful warrant, interview individuals, and collect information or evidence. Before gaining access, these agents must prove their identity and purpose to hospital employees. Hospitals must adopt written policies outlining procedures for such interactions and are required to facilitate these agents' access and provide information as permitted by law. If a hospital refuses access or fails to comply, it may face penalties such as losing state agency grants or having its Medicaid provider agreement suspended. The bill emphasizes that no individual is required to take actions that would violate their constitutional rights under the Fifth or Sixth Amendments. The provisions apply to both general hospitals and hospitals treating individuals with mental illnesses, creating a uniform approach to federal immigration law enforcement in healthcare settings across Ohio.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb281