MI HB4305

State agencies and political subdivisions must verify lawful presence in the United States for persons 18 and older applying for federal, state, or local public benefits, with specific exemptions for emergency medical care, disaster relief, immunizations, and certain community assistance programs.

Law enforcement officers must attempt to verify immigration status through federal channels when they lawfully stop, detain, or arrest a person reasonably suspected of being unlawfully present in the United States, using valid Michigan identification or other government-issued documents as proof of lawful presence.

Persons unlawfully present in the United States who are convicted of state or local violations must be transferred to federal immigration custody upon discharge from imprisonment or payment of fines.

State and local officials are prohibited from adopting policies that limit enforcement of federal immigration laws below the full extent permitted by federal law; persons may sue for violations and recover court costs, attorney fees, and civil fines of $1,000 to $5,000 per day after the seventh day of non-compliance.

Makes it a misdemeanor (up to 91 days imprisonment or $500 fine) to knowingly make false statements in benefit eligibility affidavits regarding citizenship or lawful presence status, with enhanced penalties (up to 6 months imprisonment or $1,000 fine) if the violation involves illegal drugs, deadly weapons, or terrorism-related property.