CT HB05439

Amends Connecticut law to permit law enforcement officers and bail commissioners to detain individuals for up to 48 hours pursuant to a civil immigration detainer if the person has been charged (with probable cause finding) with a Class A, B, or C felony or family violence crime, is identified in the federal Terrorist Screening Database, or the detainer is accompanied by a judicial warrant.

Expands circumstances under which law enforcement may communicate with federal immigration authorities about custody status, arrest or detain based on administrative warrants, and allow ICE interviews—all now permitted when an individual is charged with Class A, B, or C felonies or family violence crimes.

Removes prior requirement that cooperation with immigration authorities required a conviction; the new standard is being charged after a probable cause finding.

Maintains existing protections including prohibitions on law enforcement performing federal immigration enforcement functions, disclosure of confidential information without consent, and requirements to notify individuals when complying with detainers.

Takes effect October 1, 2026.