Bill > HB1570

This bill requires local law enforcement agencies (LEAs) in New Hampshire to obtain explicit permission from their governmental budget authority (GBA) before entering into a Section 287(g) agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which allows local law enforcement to assist with federal immigration enforcement. The bill mandates that LEAs provide a detailed cost estimate to their GBA, including projected employee hours, and receive approval before applying for the agreement. Once approved and signed, the LEA must submit quarterly reports detailing immigration-related activities, including the number of detentions, officer hours spent on ICE-related work, associated costs, and any federal reimbursements. The GBA retains the power to terminate the agreement at any time based on cost considerations, and the bill imposes a penalty of withholding all state funding for any LEA that fails to comply with these requirements. The legislation applies to both new and existing 287(g) agreements, ensuring transparency and local governmental oversight of federal immigration enforcement participation. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, with potential implementation costs for tracking and reporting requirements, particularly for the State Police.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1651&inflect=2