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MS HB538
MS HB538Sanctuary policies; prohibit certain government entities and employees from adopting or interfering with federal immigration enforcement.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Passed
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 25-1-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Law Prohibiting Sanctuary Policies In The State Includes Any Policy, Order, Ordinance, Practice Or Procedure, That Limits, Restricts, Bans Or Interferes With The Enforcement Of Federal Immigration Laws By Any Person; To Require Certain Government Entities And Employees To Cooperate And Comply With The Federal Government And Other State And Local Governments When Enforcing Federal Immigration Laws; To Authorize The Attorney General To Investigate And Prosecute Any Violation Of This Section; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Mississippi law to prohibit any state agency, department, county, municipality, university, college, or their employees and officers from adopting or enforcing policies that limit, restrict, ban, or interfere with the enforcement of federal immigration laws. It mandates that these government entities and their personnel must cooperate fully with federal agencies and other state and local governments when enforcing federal immigration laws, including complying with immigration detainer requests from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and sharing information about individuals' immigration status when requested. The bill also authorizes the Attorney General to investigate alleged violations and take legal action, such as seeking court orders to compel compliance or pursuing other enforcement measures against officials and employees. The changes are intended to ensure consistent cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts across the state.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Approved by Governor (on 04/08/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0538.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0500-0599/HB0538SG.htm |
| Conference Report | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/cr/HB0538CR.pdf |
| Amendment No 1 to Committee Amendment No 1 | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/sam/HB0538_S_Amend_01_to_Cmte_Amend_01.htm |
| Committee Amendment No 1 | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/sam/HB0538_S_Cmte_Amend_01.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0500-0599/HB0538PS.htm |
| Amendment No 1 | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/ham/HB0538_H_Amend_01.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0500-0599/HB0538IN.htm |
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