Bill > HB4859

This bill establishes new restrictions on immigration enforcement actions in sensitive locations within Michigan. The bill defines several key terms, including "sensitive locations," which encompass educational institutions, places of worship, hospitals, funeral or wedding sites, courthouses, and locations providing assistance to vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, crime victims, and individuals with significant disabilities. The bill prohibits law enforcement officers from conducting immigration enforcement actions—such as arrests, interviews, searches, or surveillance—in these sensitive locations, with two specific exceptions: when a court order specifically directs an officer to enter the location, or when an immigration enforcement action is necessary to address an imminent public safety threat. By creating these limitations, the bill aims to protect individuals in vulnerable settings from potential immigration enforcement actions, potentially helping to ensure that people feel safe accessing essential services like education, healthcare, and community support without fear of immigration-related interruption.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4859