A bill for an act relating to the enforcement of immigration laws, and providing penalties.

This bill imposes criminal penalties on Iowa law enforcement officers, including sheriffs, who knowingly fail to comply with state immigration enforcement requirements. A conviction for violating this law would constitute a class D felony, punishable by up to five years in prison and fines between $1,025 and $10,245. Additionally, a conviction would automatically result in the revocation of the officer's law enforcement certification by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. The bill directly affects sworn law enforcement personnel whose duties involve immigration enforcement under Chapter 27A of Iowa Code.