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MS SB2800
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates the Illegal Immigration Enforcement Unit within the Department of Public Safety to enforce federal and state immigration laws under Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act
- Imposes a $7.50 fee on money transmissions up to $500, plus 1.5% on amounts exceeding $500, with revenues directed to a new Illegal Immigration Enforcement Fund
- Requires all county detention facilities to enter into 287(g) agreements with ICE by October 1, 2026, with the Governor authorized to remove sheriffs who fail to comply
- Prohibits state and local government contracts with carriers knowingly transporting unauthorized immigrants into Mississippi, requiring signed attestations from contracted carriers
- Provides a state income tax credit equal to money transmission fees paid for taxpayers filing returns with valid social security or taxpayer identification numbers
Legislative Description
Mississippi Immigration Enforcement Act of 2026; enact.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division B1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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