Crimes: other; illegal immigration; prohibit, and provide penalties. Creates new act.
SB 44 makes it a crime for non-citizens to enter Michigan without legal status or remain after being denied entry or deported, with penalties ranging from up to 180 days in jail and $2,000 fines for first offenses (misdemeanor) to up to 20 years in prison and $10,000 fines for repeat or aggravated violations (felony). The bill creates exceptions for those with federal protections like DACA approval (2012-2021), asylum, or lawful U.S. presence, and prohibits arrests at schools, churches, or healthcare facilities for these violations. It allows courts to issue written orders requiring non-citizens to leave Michigan instead of jail time, provided they agree and have no prior felony convictions under this law. The bill also grants legal immunity to state/local officials enforcing it and requires fingerprinting for individuals charged under the law.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Feb 4, 2025
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REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR THOMAS ALBERT
upper
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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