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 status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Last action Mar 24, 2025
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What changed between versions
Engrossed House Bill (S)
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House Bill (H)
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MODERATE
The bill version was updated from the House Bill (H) to the Engrossed House Bill (S), reflecting final passage and amendments. The digest was revised to show updated dates and a modified description of the attorney general's enforcement powers regarding immigration detainers.
TECHNICAL
Bill number changed from HB 1531.2 to HB 1531.1, indicating the final version of the bill.
Digest update timestamp changed from February 19, 2025 to February 17, 2025, aligning with the final amendment date.
Removed the February 19, 2025 action noting the bill was ordered engrossed, as this is now superseded by the final engrossed version.
TIMELINE
Reprint dates were updated from February 20, 2025 to February 17, 2025, reflecting the final amendment date.
ENFORCEMENT
Added language allowing the attorney general to bring court actions to enjoin violations and impose civil penalties if probable cause exists that a governmental entity did not comply with an immigration detention request.
Floor votes · House Feb 20, 2025
How they voted
64–26
Passed · 10 other
Total votes 100
Feb 20, 2025
D
Democratic29
82% Nay
I
Independent1
0% Nay
R
Republican70
91% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
3
Committee
1
Amendments
5
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 252: yeas 64, nays 26
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Amended
Amendment #8 (Dvorak) failed; Roll Call 233: yeas 28, nays 63
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amendment #2 (Garcia Wilburn) prevailed; voice vote
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Amended
Amendment #1 (Burton) failed; Roll Call 232: yeas 28, nays 65
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Amended
Amendment #9 (Wesco) motion withdrawn
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Amended
Amendment #6 (Burton) failed; Roll Call 234: yeas 27, nays 60
lower
Feb 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
lower
4 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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