Relates to local opt-in of migrant housing
Summary
Provides that any requirement that undocumented immigrants who are seeking asylum in the United States be sheltered in a certain locality or localities shall only apply to those towns, cities, and counties that opt-in to such requirement through the adoption of a local law or ordinance; defines the term "sheltered" as including, but not limited to, being temporarily or permanently placed into housing, dwelling, or living quarters by a state or local governmental entity.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
lower
1 primary · 31 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Will Barclay
RRepublican
Co
Andrew Molitor
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Angelo Morinello
RRepublican
Co
Anil Beephan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Ari Brown
RRepublican
Co
Brian Maher
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Brian Manktelow
RRepublican
Co
Brian Miller
RRepublican
Co
Chris Friend
RRepublican
Co
Chris Tague
RRepublican
Co
Dave McDonough
RRepublican
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