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Introduced
02/07/2017
02/07/2017
In Committee
04/29/2017
04/29/2017
Crossed Over
04/28/2017
04/28/2017
Passed
Dead
05/05/2017
05/05/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Designates act "Rule of Law Adherence Act"; prohibits sanctuary policies; requires state & local governmental agencies to comply with & support enforcement of federal immigration law; provides requirements concerning immigration detainers & certain arrested persons; prohibits restrictions on transfer of certain information related to enforcement of immigration law; authorizes law enforcement agency to transport unauthorized alien; authorizes ordinances for recovery immigration detainer costs; provides whistle-blower protections for certain officials; requires AG to prescribe format for complaints; provides injunctive relief & civil penalties; prohibits expenditure of public funds for specified purposes; provides cause of action for personal injury or wrongful death attributed to sanctuary policy; prohibits discrimination on specified grounds; provides for implementation; requires repeal of existing sanctuary policies.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Rule of Law Adherence Act", prohibits sanctuary policies that restrict state and local government agencies from complying with and supporting federal immigration law enforcement. The bill requires these agencies to fully cooperate with federal immigration authorities, including complying with immigration detainers, notifying federal agencies of arrests, and providing access to inmates. It also allows for the recovery of immigration detainer costs, provides whistle-blower protections, and creates a private cause of action for personal injury or wrongful death attributed to a sanctuary policy. The bill further imposes civil penalties, prohibits the use of public funds to defend violations, and makes entities with sanctuary policies ineligible for state grant funding.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (32)
Larry Metz (R)*,
Larry Ahern (R),
Ben Albritton (R),
Jim Boyd (R),
Cord Byrd (R),
Neil Combee (R),
Brad Drake (R),
Dane Eagle (R),
Randy Fine (R),
Jason Fischer (R),
Heather Fitzenhagen (R),
Julio Gonzalez (R),
Erin Grall (R),
Michael Grant (R),
Joe Gruters (R),
Bill Hager (R),
Don Hahnfeldt (R),
Gayle Harrell (R),
MaryLynn Magar (R),
Stan McClain (R),
Alexandra Miller (R),
Mel Ponder (R),
Elizabeth Porter (R),
Jake Raburn (R),
Paul Renner (R),
Ray Rodrigues (R),
Bob Rommel (R),
David Santiago (R),
Charlie Stone (R),
Frank White (R),
Jayer Williamson (R),
Clay Yarborough (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee (H)
Last Action
Died in Judiciary (on 05/05/2017)
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