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KS SB287

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Federal and State Affairs

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Kansas law enforcement agencies and officers would be prohibited from assisting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with apprehensions, arrests, or serving removal warrants at places of worship, schools, and hospitals

  • Any existing or future agreements between Kansas law enforcement and ICE would be void to the extent they conflict with these protected location restrictions

  • Law enforcement officers who knowingly violate the prohibition may face suspension, revocation, or denial of their state certification

  • Protected locations include churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples; public and private preschools through secondary schools, including vocational training sites and school-sponsored events; and all medical facilities including clinics, urgent care centers, and mental health facilities

  • The bill preserves law enforcement authority to enforce Kansas state laws as otherwise authorized

Legislative Description

Prohibiting law enforcement agencies and officers from participating in immigration enforcement in places of religious worship, elementary and secondary schools and hospitals.

Last Action

Senate Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs

3/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Federal and State Affairs3/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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