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A 2262

Requires law enforcement and courts to notify the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency when an arrested person or defendant is not a United States citizen; repealer

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Angelino and 29 co-sponsors

Requires law enforcement and courts to notify ICE when arrestees or defendants are not U.S. citizens; repeals existing provision, broadening immigration enforcement coordination.

HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN CODES
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Bill Summary · A 2262

Summary of Assembly Bill A 2262

Overview

Assembly Bill A 2262 would require law enforcement agencies and courts to notify the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) whenever an arrested person or defendant is not a United States citizen. The bill is identified as a repealer, indicating it would also repeal an existing provision related to this notification requirement or related immigration enforcement processes. As introduced, the bill has not advanced beyond committee.

  • Bill number: A 2262
  • Title: Requires law enforcement and courts to notify the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency when an arrested person or defendant is not a United States citizen; repealer
  • Status: HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN CODES
  • Introduced: January 16, 2025
  • Primary sponsor: Jerett Gandolfo
  • Notable sponsors: Multiple cosponsors, including Robert Smullen, John Lemondes, Matthew Simpson, Brian Maher, William A. Barclay, Eric Brown, Michael Novakhov, Edward Ra, Michael Tannousis, Jeff Gallahan, Chris Tague, Scott Gray, and others

Key Provisions (as described by title and status)

  • Notification obligation: Law enforcement agencies and courts would be required to notify ICE if an arrested person or defendant is not a U.S. citizen.
  • Repealer: The bill includes a repealer, meaning it would remove an existing provision in current law to align with or replace the new notification requirement. The specific provision to be repealed is not detailed in the provided information.
  • Scope: Applies to individuals who are arrested or are defendants in court proceedings and who are not U.S. citizens.

Who is Affected

  • Law enforcement agencies (police, sheriffs, district attorney offices, etc.)
  • Courts handling arrests and criminal defendants
  • United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as the recipient of notifications
  • Individuals who are not U.S. citizens and are arrested or facing court proceedings
  • Potentially counties and municipalities that administer policing and court systems

Legislative and Procedural Context

  • Referred to Codes Committee: January 16, 2025
  • Actions in committee: Held for consideration in Codes on April 2, 2025 (listed twice, indicating a procedural hold)
  • Companion/related measures:
    • S 2538 (companion bill in the Senate)
    • Related prior-session bills: S 8533 and A 9167
  • Implication of status: The bill has not advanced beyond committee; no floor action or enacted status is indicated.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Immigration enforcement alignment: Could increase cooperation between state/local law enforcement and ICE by formalizing notification requirements.
  • Due process and civil liberties: Requires attention to how non-citizen status is determined and documented, and how notification is communicated to ICE and recorded in case files.
  • Administrative implications: May necessitate changes to arrest intake procedures, case management systems, and court workflows; potential training needs for personnel.
  • Cost considerations: Not specified, but could include personnel time, data reporting infrastructure, and interagency coordination.

Notes

  • The precise text of the repealer and any exceptions or carve-outs are not provided here. For a complete understanding, review the bill’s full text and any fiscal notes or sponsor memos, along with any amendments filed during committee consideration.

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

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