This bill, titled the Safe Access to Facilities Act, prohibits Michigan state and local government agencies from allowing federal immigration officers into nonpublic areas unless a court issues a judicial warrant. The law specifically targets the conduct of government employees, requiring them to refuse entry to private spaces without a warrant based on probable cause. However, the legislation includes exceptions that allow access without a warrant during criminal investigations, when there is an immediate threat to public safety, or when emergency medical care is needed.
This bill, known as the Shielding Information for Lawful and Ethical Disclosure Act, prevents Michigan government agencies from sharing large amounts of personal data with federal immigration officials without specific authorization. It defines "bulk disclosure" as transferring data on multiple people without reviewing each case individually and allows such sharing only if a court order exists, the transfer serves a specific law enforcement purpose, or it is immediately necessary to protect health and safety. The law applies to all state, county, and municipal departments and officers, while giving the state attorney general the power to seek court orders to stop illegal data sharing.
SB 780 prohibits state and local law enforcement agencies in Michigan from entering into, modifying, or renewing federal immigration enforcement agreements under Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. It directly affects the Michigan State Police and all city, village, township, and county police departments. The bill’s key provision bans these specific agreements starting on its effective date, preventing local police from collaborating with federal immigration authorities on enforcement. This policy change shifts local law enforcement focus away from federal immigration enforcement partnerships.
HB 5476 amends Michigan's Enhanced Driver License and ID Card Act to update applicant requirements and privacy protections. It requires applicants to provide updated documentation for name changes, citizenship, and Social Security numbers, while prohibiting enhanced IDs from displaying Social Security numbers. The bill clarifies that facial images and signatures may only be shared with law enforcement or federal agencies under specific legal authorities, not for general public access. It also maintains provisions allowing applicants to voluntarily add a communication access designation for law enforcement use, with strict privacy safeguards for retained documents.
House Bill 4473 proposes to amend existing Michigan law regarding official state personal identification cards. The bill specifically prohibits the Secretary of State from issuing state personal identification cards that comply with Title II of the federal Real ID Act of 2005. This means that official state personal identification cards issued in Michigan would not meet federal Real ID standards. This change directly affects Michigan residents who apply for or hold state identification cards.
SB 11 prohibits local governments in Michigan from adopting or enforcing policies that restrict local law enforcement or officials from sharing immigration status information with federal authorities. It directly affects counties, cities, townships, and their employees by requiring them to comply with federal immigration cooperation within 60 days of the law's effective date. The bill establishes legal remedies, allowing residents to sue or file complaints with the attorney general if local policies violate the law, with courts able to issue injunctions, order policy changes, and award damages or fines up to $7,500 for officials who knowingly violate it. This creates a statewide standard for immigration cooperation, overriding local "sanctuary" policies.
HB 4194 removes the requirement for non-U.S. citizens to prove legal presence in Michigan to obtain a state identification card. This change directly affects non-citizen residents who currently need to submit immigration documents to apply for a state ID. The bill amends Michigan law to eliminate this verification step, allowing eligible non-citizens to access state IDs without proving immigration status. The policy change applies only to state ID cards, not driver's licenses or other documents.
HB 4195 would remove the requirement that Michigan driver's license applicants prove U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status. It amends key sections of the Michigan Vehicle Code (specifically 257.50a, 257.51a, and others) to eliminate this eligibility barrier. The bill would directly affect residents seeking to obtain or renew a driver's license in Michigan, allowing anyone legally residing in the state to apply without verifying immigration status. This change would update the state's licensing process to remove the previous citizenship or legal presence requirement.
HB 4858 would prohibit Michigan state and local government entities from sharing personal information (like names, addresses, Social Security numbers, or criminal history) with anyone seeking it for enforcing federal immigration law, unless a court-issued warrant is presented. Government agencies must verify if a request is for immigration enforcement and deny disclosure without a warrant. The bill requires agencies to report annual requests related to immigration enforcement to the attorney general and legislature. It directly affects local law enforcement, courts, and other government offices that handle public records, as well as federal immigration authorities seeking such data.
HB 4941 prohibits Michigan law enforcement agencies - including the state police, city, village, township, and county police - from entering into, modifying, or renewing agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under federal Section 287(g) of the immigration law. These agreements currently allow local officers to enforce federal immigration laws. The bill defines "immigration enforcement agreement" as such federal partnerships and takes effect immediately upon passage, barring any new or renewed arrangements. It directly affects all local and state law enforcement entities in Michigan by restricting their ability to collaborate on federal immigration enforcement.
