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KS SB525
Bill
Status
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Federal and State Affairs
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AI Summary
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County sheriffs operating jails are authorized to detain individuals based on ICE Form I-247A detainer requests or federal warrants (Forms I-200 or I-205), and must notify detained persons, provide copies of detainer documents, and inform ICE of custody status.
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Municipal insurance pools must provide liability coverage for local law enforcement agencies enforcing federal immigration law in cooperation with federal agencies, including legal representation if not provided by the U.S. Department of Justice or Kansas Attorney General.
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The state of Kansas will pay federal civil judgment costs against law enforcement agencies or officers acting in good faith under Section 287(g) agreements with ICE when the U.S. Department of Justice does not cover those costs.
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Law enforcement agencies and officers acting in good faith under Section 287(g) agreements or detainer requests receive immunity from state civil liability.
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Sheriffs may enter Section 287(g) agreements with ICE without approval from the board of county commissioners, exempting such agreements from standard interlocal cooperation act requirements.
Legislative Description
Establishing requirements for a county sheriff operating a jail for the enforcement of detainer requests issued by the United States immigration and customs enforcement, requiring municipal insurance pools to provide coverage for law enforcement that enforces federal laws, requiring the state to pay certain judgments in federal court actions, requiring the attorney general to provide representation in certain civil actions and exempting section 287(g) agreements from certain provisions of the interlocal cooperation act.
Last Action
Senate Hearing: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 144-S
3/5/2026