Bill > SB1265

This bill establishes new provisions regarding illegal aliens in Missouri, focusing on four key areas: sanctuary policies, employment, transportation of illegal aliens, and law enforcement immigration enforcement. The bill prohibits municipalities from creating "sanctuary policies" that limit cooperation with federal immigration agencies, imposing financial penalties of $25,500 per day for non-compliance and making such municipalities ineligible for state grants. It mandates that employers use federal work authorization programs to verify employee eligibility and prohibits knowingly hiring unauthorized aliens. The bill also criminalizes transporting, concealing, or encouraging illegal aliens to enter or remain in the state, making such actions a class D felony. Additionally, the legislation explicitly authorizes law enforcement officers to enforce federal immigration laws that establish criminal penalties. The bill aims to increase cooperation between local and federal authorities in identifying and addressing illegal immigration, with significant legal and financial consequences for non-compliance by both government entities and individual actors.