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HB 3340

Prohibits state agencies from spending state funds on civil immigration detention

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Anthony Ealy and 1 co-sponsor

Missouri bill prohibits state agencies from using state funds to pay for civil immigration detention, shifting detention costs away from state budget responsibility.

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Bill Summary · HB 3340

Legislative bill overview

HB 3340 would prohibit Missouri state agencies from using state funds to pay for the detention of immigrants in civil immigration proceedings. The bill targets state spending on immigration detention contracts or reimbursements, effectively preventing state coffers from supporting these operations.

Why is this important

This directly affects state budgets and local law enforcement partnerships with federal immigration authorities. It also influences whether immigrants awaiting deportation hearings are held in state-funded facilities versus federal facilities, with implications for detention conditions and family separation.

Potential points of contention

  • Enforcement partnership effects: State and local police often cooperate with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); restricting state funding could strain these collaborative relationships and shift costs to federal authorities
  • Local government impact: Counties and municipalities that currently receive state reimbursement for immigration detention beds would lose revenue, potentially affecting jail operations and staffing
  • Definition ambiguity: The bill's scope depends on how "civil immigration detention" is defined—unclear whether it covers all detentions, only certain facilities, or detention of specific immigrant categories

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

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