2021 House Bill 4539

Sanction municipal non-cooperation with immigration officials

Introduced in the House

March 18, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Beau LaFave (R-108)

To prohibit a county from adopting or enforcing and ordinance, policy, or rule that limits or prohibits a peace officer or local official, officer or employee from communicating or cooperating with appropriate federal officials concerning the immigration status of an individual in this state. Counties would have 60 days to comply, and could be sued for failing to do so.

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security

June 22, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.