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HB 2771

Establishing requirements for the county sheriff operating a jail for the enforcement of United States immigration and customs enforcement detainers, requiring municipal insurance pools to provide coverage for law enforcement that enforces federal laws, requiring the state to pay certain judgements in a federal court action, requiring the attorney general to provide representation in certain civil actions and authorizing county sheriffs to enter into certain interlocal cooperation agreements without the approval of the board of county commissioners.

2025-2026 Regular Session

HB 2771 would expand county sheriffs’ roles in ICE detainer enforcement, require municipal insurance for federal enforcement, and broaden interlocal cooperation without county appr

Died on Calendar
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Bill Summary · HB 2771

Summary of HB 2771 (2025-2026, Kansas)

Purpose and intent

HB 2771 seeks to establish and modify several requirements related to:
- the operation of county jails by sheriffs for the enforcement of U.S. immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) detainers
- municipal liability insurance coverage for law enforcement enforcing federal laws
- state responsibility for certain judgments in federal court actions
- provision of legal representation by the attorney general in specific civil actions
- interlocal cooperation agreements involving county sheriffs without standard board of county commissioners approval

Overall, the bill aims to shape how local governments and law enforcement interact with federal immigration enforcement, fund or insure such activities, and address procedural steps for intergovernmental cooperation and litigation.

Key provisions (highlights)

  1. County sheriff-operated jails and ICE detainers

    • Establishes requirements for county sheriffs who operate jails in connection with enforcing ICE detainers.
    • Likely specifies processes, standards, or oversight related to detainer compliance, intake, notification, or coordination with federal immigration authorities.
    • Intent appears to regulate the involvement of county jails in federal immigration enforcement and to set expectations for sheriffs’ offices.

  2. Municipal insurance pools coverage

    • Requires municipal insurance pools (the shared liability pools that cover municipalities) to provide coverage for law enforcement personnel when enforcing federal laws.
    • May specify minimum coverage levels, types of claims covered, or conditions under which covered activities extend to enforcement of federal statutes.

  3. State payment of certain federal court judgments

    • Requires the state to pay certain judgments arising from federal court actions.
    • Could designate which kinds of judgments are payable by the state (e.g., specific civil actions involving state or local agencies) and establish funding or appropriation mechanisms.

  4. Attorney General representation in civil actions

    • Requires the Kansas Attorney General to provide representation in certain civil actions.
    • Defines categories or circumstances where the AG must represent state or local entities in civil litigation, potentially including cases involving federal enforcement or intergovernmental matters.

  5. Interlocal cooperation agreements without county board approval

    • Authorizes county sheriffs to enter into certain interlocal cooperation agreements without needing the prior approval of the board of county commissioners.
    • Limits, conditions, or scopes of these agreements to presumably streamline sheriff cooperation with other jurisdictions or agencies.

Who is affected

  • County sheriffs and sheriff’s offices: Directly affected by the provisions governing jail operations, ICE detainers, and interlocal agreements.
  • Municipalities and their police departments: Covered under insurance requirements and the potential scope of enforcement activities funded by insurance pools.
  • State government and the judiciary: Affected by requirements for state payment of certain federal judgments and by the Attorney General’s role in representing entities in civil actions.
  • Intergovernmental partners (other counties, municipalities, or agencies): Potentially impacted by new delegation/authorization to enter interlocal agreements without county commissioner approval.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: February 10, 2026
  • Referred to Committee: February 10, 2026 (House Committee on Federal and State Affairs)
  • Committee action: March 2, 2026 — Committee Report recommending the bill be passed as amended
  • Floor action / fate: April 10, 2026 — Died on Calendar (did not become law in this session)

Potential impact and considerations

  • The bill would increase sheriff-level authority and potentially reduce administrative hurdles for interlocal partnerships, while imposing new compliance and insurance requirements related to federal immigration enforcement.
  • Requiring municipal insurance pools to cover federal-enforcement activities could affect premium costs, coverage scope, and claims handling for municipalities.
  • State funding responsibilities for certain federal-court judgments could influence state budgetary planning and risk exposure.
  • Expanding the Attorney General’s representation duties could affect who is represented in civil actions and the allocation of attorney resources.
  • Overall, the measure signals a push toward greater local involvement in federal immigration enforcement while clarifying financial and legal responsibilities across state and local governments.

Note: The bill died on the legislative calendar on April 10, 2026, meaning it did not advance to final passage in this session. If reintroduced, provisions could be revised or reintroduced with updated details.

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

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