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H 2309
Overview: H 2309 - An Act relative to sanctuary cities and townsPurpose and Intent: The bill seeks to prohibit municipalities from adopting or maintaining "sanctuary" policies that
Overview: H 2309 - An Act relative to sanctuary cities and towns
Purpose and Intent: The bill seeks to prohibit municipalities from adopting or maintaining "sanctuary" policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts.
Key Provisions:
- Prohibits cities and towns from enacting or enforcing any law, ordinance, policy, or practice that restricts the sharing of information with federal immigration authorities
- Requires local law enforcement to comply with federal immigration detainer requests and provide access to detention facilities
- Allows the state attorney general to bring civil actions against municipalities that violate the law
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Municipalities that have adopted "sanctuary" policies would be required to change their practices and cooperate more extensively with federal immigration enforcement
- Immigrant communities in these areas may face increased fear and distrust of local authorities
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- A public hearing on the bill is scheduled for July 22, 2025, in the B-1 committee room
- If passed, the law would take effect immediately, and the attorney general would be empowered to begin enforcement actions against non-compliant municipalities
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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