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Bill Summary · HB 3542

Overview

HB 3542, introduced in the Missouri 2026 session, establishes the Community Safety and Law Enforcement Integrity Act. It restricts the use of public funds, personnel, and facilities for immigration enforcement, prohibits new immigration enforcement agreements, and imposes penalties for violations. The bill also imposes identification and accountability requirements on federal ICE agents operating in Missouri and sets warrants and information-disclosure protections related to ICE activities.

Purpose and Intent

  • Create a statewide framework to limit collaboration with federal immigration enforcement (ICE) activities.
  • Prevent state and local governments, as well as sheriffs and agencies, from assisting in civil immigration law enforcement.
  • Enhance transparency and accountability for federal ICE operations in Missouri.

Key Provisions

  1. Prohibition on Public Resources for Immigration Enforcement (1.3080 and 1.3082)

    • State, units of local government, county sheriffs, and their agencies cannot use public funds, personnel, or facilities to assist in investigating, detaining, or arresting individuals for violations of federal civil immigration law.
    • The state and local entities cannot enter into, renew, or be party to immigration enforcement agreements.
    • Entities with existing immigration enforcement agreements must terminate them immediately.
    • Civil penalties: $25,000 per violation, deposited to the state public school fund.
    • Private rights of action: harmed individuals may seek injunctive relief or damages.

  2. ICE Agent Identification and Immunity from Concealment (1.3084)

    • Federal ICE agents performing operations in Missouri must visibly display identification showing ICE affiliation and name/badge number.
    • Agents must not wear facial coverings that conceal identity, with specified exceptions.
    • Enumerated exceptions include undercover operations, post-operation identity protection, and Special Response Team (SRT) duties.
    • Willful and knowing violations are Class A misdemeanors.

  3. Requirement for Judicial Warrants for Entry (1.3086)

    • ICE agents must present a valid judicial warrant signed by a judge before entering private residences or nonpublic business areas.
    • Violations subject to state trespass laws.

  4. Information Disclosure Protections in Jails (1.3088)

    • Jail administrators or employees cannot disclose offender release date information to federal ICE agents unless accompanied by a valid judicial warrant.
    • Violations result in disciplinary action (including a 30-day paid suspension) and a $5,000 fine (deposited to the state public school fund).

Who/What Is Affected

  • State agencies, units of local government, county sheriffs, and their personnel and facilities.
  • Entities currently under or contemplating immigration enforcement agreements with federal authorities.
  • Federal ICE agents operating in Missouri.
  • Jail administrators and employees responsible for offender release information.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Referred to Emerging Issues (H) as of May 15, 2026.
  • Passed second reading (H) on March 2, 2026.
  • Introduced and read first time on February 27, 2026.
  • No specific sunset or long-term evaluation timeline is listed in the provided text.

Potential Impacts

  • Reduction or elimination of state and local cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement.
  • Financial penalties may deter entering into or continuing immigration enforcement agreements.
  • Enhanced visibility and accountability for ICE operations in Missouri.
  • Possible legal disputes regarding pre-existing agreements and intergovernmental arrangements.
  • Increased compliance costs for agencies to ensure warrants are obtained and identity procedures are followed.

Sponsor Information

  • Primary Sponsor: Representative Johnson
  • Co-sponsors: Representative Michael Johnson, Representative Kem Smith

If you’d like, I can provide a section-by-section comparison with current law, or a brief pros/cons explainer to accompany this summary.

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

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