KY HB361

Prohibits state entities, law enforcement agencies, and local governments in Kentucky from adopting "sanctuary policies" that limit cooperation with federal immigration agencies, including compliance with immigration detainers, notification of inmate release dates, and participation in federal immigration enforcement programs under 8 U.S.C. sec. 1357(g).

Requires law enforcement agencies to comply with immigration detainers, notify judges when detained persons are subject to detainers, provide federal agencies access to inmates for interviews, and share information about incarceration status and release dates.

Mandates secure correctional facilities to notify federal immigration agencies of anticipated discharge dates (30 days advance notice for violent offenders) and cooperate in transferring inmates to federal custody, with authority to transport inmates to federal transfer points.

Authorizes suspension of county and municipal road aid funds for local governments that willfully violate the Act, following a written finding by the Attorney General and failure to cease the violation after initial notice.

Creates a civil cause of action allowing victims (or their families in cases of death or serious injury) to sue local governments for compensatory and punitive damages if a person released due to a sanctuary policy subsequently commits a violent offense, with sovereign immunity waived for such claims.