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A 8188

Enacts the state airport facilities enforcing accountability in immigration removals (SAFE AIR) act

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Catalina Cruz and 9 co-sponsors

Establishes state-level safeguards and oversight of immigration removals at state airport facilities, aiming for transparency, rights protections, and accountable procedures.

REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
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Bill Summary · A 8188

Summary of Assembly Bill A 8188 — SAFE AIR Act

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 8188
  • Title: Enacts the state airport facilities enforcing accountability in immigration removals (SAFE AIR) act
  • Purpose (as inferred from title): Establish state-level mechanisms to increase accountability and oversight of immigration removal activities conducted at state airport facilities.
  • Status: Referred to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
  • Introduced: May 5, 2025
  • Related bill: S 7960 (companion)

Key Details from the BILL RECORD

  • Sponsors (selected): Michaelle C. Solages (primary); Gabriella Romero, Grace Lee, Dana Levenberg, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Tony Simone, Catalina Cruz, Phara Souffrant Forrest, Claire Valdez, Anna Kelles (cosponsors)
  • Related companion: S 7960 (listed twice in the record)
  • Legislative path: Referred to the Assembly committee that handles corporations, authorities, and commissions; no further action listed in the provided record

Purpose and Intent (based on title)

The SAFE AIR Act appears intended to create state-level safeguards and accountability related to immigration removals carried out at state airport facilities. While the exact provisions are not provided here, such a bill typically seeks to improve transparency, oversight, and protections for individuals during removal procedures conducted at airports within the state.

What the bill would address (typical areas to expect)

Note: The text of A 8188 is not included in the provided materials. The following areas are commonly addressed in similar “air/immigration accountability” bills and are listed for context. The actual provisions may differ:

  • Oversight and accountability: Establishment of an independent or state-level oversight mechanism to monitor removal activities at airports.
  • Data collection and reporting: Requirements for data collection on removals at state airports (numbers, demographics, outcomes) and periodic public reporting.
  • Detention and processing standards: Minimum standards for treatment, custody, and processing of individuals during airport removals.
  • Training and conduct: Mandatory training for airport staff and law enforcement personnel involved in removals.
  • Access to counsel and information: Provisions to ensure individuals have access to legal resources and information about their rights.
  • Privacy and civil rights protections: Safeguards to protect personal data and prevent discriminatory practices.
  • Compliance and enforcement: Penalties or remedies for noncompliance by airport authorities or agencies.
  • Interagency coordination: Protocols for cooperation between state agencies and federal immigration authorities when removals intersect with state airport facilities.
  • Effective date and phased implementation: Timeline for when provisions would take effect and any phased rollout.

Affected Parties

  • Individuals subject to immigration removal at state airport facilities
  • State airport authorities and security personnel
  • State agencies charged with immigration or civil rights enforcement
  • Potentially, federal agencies operating at state airports in coordination with state law

Implementation Timeline and Process

  • Introduced and referred to committee on May 5, 2025
  • No further committee actions or floor actions listed in the provided record
  • If enacted, provisions would specify effective dates, regulatory updates, and any required rulemaking or interagency agreements

Why this matters

  • Accessibility and accountability at airport facilities can impact the treatment of individuals in removal proceedings, as well as the transparency of state government operations.
  • A companion bill (S 7960) suggests parallel or mirrored considerations in the Senate, which can influence overall legislative prospects.

Next steps for readers

  • Obtain the full text of A 8188 to review exact provisions, definitions, and operative language.
  • Monitor committee actions in the Assembly for any hearings, amendments, or votes.
  • Compare with the companion S 7960 to assess alignment and potential differences between the House and Senate versions.
  • Consider implications for airports, law enforcement, immigration processes, and civil rights protections within the state.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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