CO SB276

Law enforcement officers are prohibited from arresting or detaining individuals based on civil immigration detainers, and jail custodians cannot delay a defendant's release for immigration enforcement purposes

State agencies and political subdivisions are barred from sharing personal identifying information with federal immigration authorities for civil immigration enforcement, except when required by court order or federal/state law

Public schools, child care centers, health-care facilities, libraries, and higher education institutions must adopt policies by September 1, 2025 limiting collection of immigration-related data and establishing procedures for responding to federal immigration enforcement requests

Noncitizen defendants may challenge improperly entered guilty pleas for class 1, 2, and 3 misdemeanors, traffic misdemeanors, petty offenses, and municipal offenses at any time after entry

Intentional violations of the data privacy provisions carry civil penalties up to $50,000 per violation, with penalties deposited into the Immigration Legal Defense Fund; military forces from other states require governor's permission to enter Colorado