CT HB05545

Repeals and replaces General Statutes Section 54-192h, effective October 1, 2018, regarding civil immigration detainers.

Requires any law enforcement officer who receives a civil immigration detainer to detain the individual, removing previous exceptions that allowed officers to refuse detention based on factors like felony convictions, pending charges, or gang affiliations.

Eliminates the 48-hour maximum detention period and requirement that federal immigration authorities take custody within that timeframe, instead requiring detention until federal immigration authority takes custody.

Removes the requirement to notify federal authorities if an individual would be released, changing the notification obligation to apply only when detention is ordered.

Defines key terms including "civil immigration detainer," "federal immigration authority," and "law enforcement officer" (including corrections, municipal police, state police, and judicial marshals).