MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding law enforcement entering into a memorandum of agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

This bill would require Idaho law enforcement agencies to apply for participation in a federal Section 287(g) program that allows local police and sheriff's offices to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement on immigration enforcement activities. The legislation establishes a new state code section that mandates eligible agencies to seek these agreements, which would enable specially trained local officers to perform specific immigration-related functions like investigating and detaining noncitizens under federal oversight. However, the bill includes exceptions allowing agencies to opt out if they determine such cooperation would hinder their ability to provide other necessary community services, and requires agencies to explain their reasons if they cannot participate or participate fully. The law would take effect on July 1, 2026, and applies to municipal police departments and county sheriff's offices across Idaho.