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DE HB182

Bill

Status

Passed

7/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mara Gorman

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Origin

House of Representatives

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Delaware law enforcement agencies from entering into, modifying, renewing, or extending agreements to exercise federal civil immigration authority under Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act

  • Bars law enforcement agencies from entering agreements to detain or house individuals in federal immigration custody for violations of federal immigration law

  • Requires all units of local government, law enforcement agencies, and state agencies with existing immigration enforcement agreements to terminate them within 30 days of the Act's effective date

  • Preserves law enforcement authority to enforce valid court-issued warrants and orders, and to comply with federal requirements regarding criminal history record information disclosure

  • Applies to numerous agencies including Delaware State Police, municipal police departments, University of Delaware Police, Capitol Police, Department of Justice, State Fire Marshal, and Probation and Parole offices

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Law Enforcement Agency Agreements.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Executive6/24/2025
Judiciary5/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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