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ID H0764

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Organizations and their directors, officers, or agents are prohibited from concealing, harboring, transporting, or providing shelter, financial support, or legal assistance to individuals unlawfully present in the United States if they know or recklessly disregard the person's immigration status.

  • Violations involving fewer than 5 individuals constitute a misdemeanor; violations involving 5 or more individuals, or any subsequent offense, constitute a felony.

  • First-time violations result in revocation of all business licenses and permits for one year plus fines up to $3,000 per offense and per unlawfully present alien; subsequent violations trigger permanent license revocation.

  • Vehicles, vessels, or aircraft used in violations are subject to civil forfeiture, along with gross proceeds from the violation.

  • Exceptions apply for law enforcement transporting individuals to detention facilities, first responders and medical professionals providing emergency services, and court personnel performing official duties; the law takes effect July 1, 2026.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding the concealing, harboring, and shielding of aliens.

CONCEALING, HARBORING, AND SHIELDING ALIENS

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Rules and Administration2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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