HB 1531 — Various immigration matters.

Summary

Provides that if a law enforcement officer, governmental body, or a postsecondary educational institution is made a party to a civil suit and the attorney general determines that the suit has arisen out of certain acts, the attorney general shall defend the law enforcement officer, the governmental body, or the postsecondary educational institution throughout the action. Clarifies that the enforcement of federal immigration laws may be carried out by federal, state, or local law enforcement. Removes the mens rea standard in the statute concerning governmental entities or postsecondary institutions violating the citizenship and immigration status information and enforcement of federal laws chapter. Provides that a governmental body that has the custody of an individual who is the subject of an immigration detainer request shall: (1) provide the judge authorized to grant or deny the individual's release on bail notice that the individual is subject to an immigration detainer request; (2) record in the individual's case file that the individual is subject to an immigration detainer request; (3) comply with the immigration detainer request; and (4) inform the individual that the individual is being held pursuant to an immigration detainer request. Provides immunity to a governmental body or an employee of a governmental body for any action taken concerning an immigration detainer request. Provides that if the attorney general determines that probable cause exists that a governmental entity has not complied with an immigration detention request, the attorney general may bring a court action to: (1) enjoin an act or practice constituting a violation of an immigration detention request; and (2) impose a civil penalty for noncompliance with an immigration detention request. Provides that if the attorney general determines a governmental body did not comply with an immigration detention order, upon the advice of the attorney general, the governor may order that state funding and grants be withheld to the governmental body for up to one year. Requires a judge who receives notice that an individual is subject to an immigration detainer request to ensure that the notice of the immigration detainer request is recorded in the court's record. Prohibits an employer from knowingly or intentionally recruiting, hiring, or employing an unauthorized alien. Provides that if the attorney general determines that probable causes exists that an employer has recruited, hired, or employed an unauthorized alien, the attorney general may enjoin the action and seek the suspension of the employer's operating authorizations. Requires a parole sponsor to submit certain information to the state department of revenue annually. Provides that the state department of revenue shall retain the information submitted by parole sponsors and may share the information with the attorney general. Provides that a governmental entity that employs a prosecuting official is entitled to investigative costs and costs in an indecent nuisance action.

Bill Text

Action History

1. March 24, 2025

   Senator Zay added as cosponsor

2. March 10, 2025

   Senator Johnson T added as third sponsor

3. March 03, 2025

   First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

4. February 21, 2025

   Referred to the Senate

5. February 20, 2025

   Senate sponsors: Senators Koch and Garten

6. February 20, 2025

   Third reading: passed; Roll Call 252: yeas 64, nays 26

7. February 19, 2025

   Amendment #8 (Dvorak) failed; Roll Call 233: yeas 28, nays 63

8. February 19, 2025

   Amendment #2 (Garcia Wilburn) prevailed; voice vote

9. February 19, 2025

   Amendment #1 (Burton) failed; Roll Call 232: yeas 28, nays 65

10. February 19, 2025

    Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed

11. February 19, 2025

    Amendment #9 (Wesco) motion withdrawn

12. February 19, 2025

    Amendment #6 (Burton) failed; Roll Call 234: yeas 27, nays 60

13. February 17, 2025

    Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

14. January 21, 2025

    Authored by Representative Prescott

15. January 21, 2025

    Coauthored by Representatives Jeter, Davis, Bascom

16. January 21, 2025

    First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

Sponsors

• Andy Zay · Cosponsor
• Tyler Johnson · Primary
• Chris Garten · Primary
• Eric Koch · Primary
• Garrett Bascom · Cosponsor
• Michelle Davis · Cosponsor
• Chris Jeter · Cosponsor
• J.D. Prescott · Primary

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