Bill
HB 4941
Overview: HB 4941, a bill relating to alienage and certain immigration enforcement agreements, was introduced in the state legislature on March 13, 2025. The bill has been electron
Overview: HB 4941, a bill relating to alienage and certain immigration enforcement agreements, was introduced in the state legislature on March 13, 2025. The bill has been electronically reproduced as of September 11, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to prohibit state and local law enforcement agencies from entering into or participating in certain immigration enforcement agreements with federal authorities. The bill aims to limit the involvement of state and local resources in federal immigration enforcement efforts.
Key Provisions:
- Prohibits state and local law enforcement agencies from entering into 287(g) agreements or other similar arrangements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- Restricts state and local law enforcement from honoring ICE detainer requests or providing information to federal immigration authorities without a judicial warrant
- Requires state and local law enforcement to have a judicial warrant before inquiring about an individual's immigration status or sharing such information with federal authorities
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Undocumented immigrants and their families would have greater protections against potential deportation or detention by federal immigration authorities
- State and local law enforcement agencies would need to adjust their policies and procedures to comply with the new restrictions on immigration enforcement cooperation
- Federal immigration authorities may face challenges in carrying out their enforcement efforts in the state due to the limited cooperation from state and local law enforcement
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been electronically reproduced as of September 11, 2025, indicating that it has progressed through the legislative process. The next step would be for the bill to be considered and voted on by the state legislature.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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