HB 2121 Summary

• Prohibits state and local officials and agencies from limiting or restricting enforcement of federal immigration laws to less than the full extent permitted by federal law.

• Requires law enforcement to attempt to determine immigration status during lawful stops, detentions, or arrests when reasonable suspicion exists that a person is unlawfully present, with status verified through federal channels per 8 U.S.C. § 1373(c).

• Mandates notification of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or U.S. Customs and Border Protection immediately upon discharge or assessment of monetary obligations for aliens convicted of state or local crimes.

• Authorizes law enforcement to securely transport unlawfully present aliens to federal facilities or transfer points, with judicial authorization required for out-of-state transport.

• Allows legal state residents to sue in superior court to challenge policies limiting immigration law enforcement, with courts authorized to assess civil penalties of $500 to $5,000 per day the policy remains in effect, plus court costs and attorney fees.