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Immigration (Detention)

Every immigration bill, vote, and legislator stance in Ohio, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

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in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 859: Prohibit civil immigration-related arrests in certain locations

This bill prohibits law enforcement from making civil immigration-related arrests at specific locations such as schools, places of worship, healthcare facilities, and courthouses. The law aims to protect individuals from being detained solely based on their citizenship or immigration status while they are on the premises of these designated sites. However, the provision does not stop arrests if a judge has issued a valid criminal warrant for the person. By restricting where civil immigration arrests can occur, the bill seeks to create safe zones for vulnerable populations and essential community services.