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KS HB2771

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Federal and State Affairs

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • County sheriffs operating jails are authorized to detain individuals for up to 48 hours without criminal charges based on ICE Form I-247A detainer requests, provided the form is facially sufficient (identifies the person, includes probable cause or transfer of custody checkbox, and is signed by a federal official)

  • Detained individuals must be released if ICE cancels the detainer, 48 hours pass without ICE taking custody, the detainer doesn't meet legal requirements, or the person provides proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful immigration status

  • Municipal insurance pools must provide liability coverage for law enforcement agencies enforcing federal immigration law, including operations under ICE agreements regardless of whether officers are federally deputized

  • The state will pay federal civil judgments against law enforcement agencies or officers operating under ICE 287(g) agreements when acting in good faith and the U.S. Department of Justice does not cover the costs; officers and agencies acting in good faith are entitled to immunity from state civil liability

  • Sheriffs may enter into ICE 287(g) agreements without approval from the board of county commissioners, bypassing standard interlocal cooperation act requirements

Legislative Description

Establishing requirements for the county sheriff operating a jail for the enforcement of United States immigration and customs enforcement detainers, requiring municipal insurance pools to provide coverage for law enforcement that enforces federal laws, requiring the state to pay certain judgements in a federal court action, requiring the attorney general to provide representation in certain civil actions and authorizing county sheriffs to enter into certain interlocal cooperation agreements without the approval of the board of county commissioners.

Last Action

House Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Federal and State Affairs

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Federal and State Affairs2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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