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MI HB5600
Bill
Status
3/10/2020
Primary Sponsor
Lynn Afendoulis
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AI Summary
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Defines "sanctuary city" as a political subdivision that prohibits or restricts cooperation with federal immigration authorities regarding citizenship/immigration status or compliance with Homeland Security detainers under 8 USC 1226 and 1357.
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Creates liability for sanctuary cities: individuals injured, whose property is damaged, or whose family members die as a direct result of a felony committed by a non-citizen or unlawfully present person may sue the sanctuary city for damages.
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Establishes a 10-year statute of limitations for civil actions against sanctuary cities under this provision, measured from the felony's commission or the victim's death, whichever is later.
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Grants immunity to political subdivisions and their officers/employees who comply with Homeland Security detainers, protecting them from liability for actions taken pursuant to such detainers, unless they knowingly violate civil or constitutional rights.
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Adds definitional amendments including "Homeland Security," "sanctuary city," and clarifies existing terms in Michigan's governmental tort immunity law.
Legislative Description
Civil procedure; civil actions; remedies for individuals harmed by sanctuary jurisdiction policies; provide for. Amends secs. 1, 7 & 11 of 1964 PA 170 (MCL 691.1401 et seq.) & adds secs. 7d & 7e.
Local government: other
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/11/2020
3/11/2020