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NH HB1609
Bill
Status
12/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Meuse
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AI Summary
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Prohibits New Hampshire state, county, and municipal governments from spending public funds to construct, renovate, or repurpose public property for use as immigrant detention facilities
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Bars the sale or donation of publicly-owned property to private entities or other governments for immigrant detention purposes
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Prevents public entities from paying, reimbursing, subsidizing, or otherwise financially supporting immigrant detention facilities owned, managed, or operated by private entities
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Preserves the ability of law enforcement and county corrections facilities with existing 287(g) agreements to continue cooperating with federal immigration authorities
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Allows government entities to continue providing health and safety resources to individuals detained for immigration purposes
Legislative Description
Limiting the use of state, county, and municipal funds and property for construction and operation of certain immigrant detention facilities.
Last Action
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 185-154 03/12/2026 House Journal 8
3/13/2026