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2024 SESSION

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SB 720 Sanctuary policies; prohibited.

Introduced by: John J. McGuire, III | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Sanctuary policies prohibited. Provides that no locality shall adopt any ordinance, procedure, or policy intended to restrict the enforcement of federal immigration laws. The bill also requires an official in charge of a correctional facility to transfer custody of certain persons to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement upon receipt of a detainer. Under current law, the official may make such transfer.

FULL TEXT

• 01/19/24  Senate: Presented and ordered printed 24105292D  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/19/24  Senate: Presented and ordered printed 24105292D
• 01/19/24  Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 02/07/24  Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (9-Y 6-N)