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SB 172 Indiana Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Failure to assist in immigration enforcement.

Summary
Makes it a Class B misdemeanor for: (1) a law enforcement officer to refuse to cooperate with state or federal agencies or officials in the enforcement of immigration laws; and (2) an individual to adopt a policy barring a law enforcement officer from cooperating with state or federal agencies or officials in the enforcement of immigration laws. Establishes certain defenses for the law enforcement officer.
Issues: ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new misdemeanor for refusing immigration enforcement cooperation, expanding criminalization of law enforcement actions per bill's 'Creation of New Offenses' subject.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, increasing state-level enforcement efforts per bill's criminal penalties for refusal.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 13, 2025
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Party
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P
Photo of Jim Tomes
Jim Tomes
RRepublican
IN
49
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Photo of Mike Young
Mike Young
RRepublican
IN
35