OH SB35

Directs the Ohio Attorney General to pursue a memorandum of agreement under the federal Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1357(g)) with the U.S. Attorney General or appropriate federal agency to enforce federal immigration laws in Ohio.

Permits the enforcement of federal immigration laws, including apprehension, detention, and investigation of illegal aliens, by designated law enforcement officers trained in federal immigration law enforcement.

Requires the Attorney General to designate and ensure appropriate law enforcement officers receive training as specified in the memorandum of agreement before they may enforce federal immigration laws.

Prohibits law enforcement officers from enforcing federal immigration laws unless they have received the required training under the memorandum.

Makes participation by local law enforcement agencies in the memorandum of agreement permissive, not mandatory.