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OK SB1462
Bill
Status
3/14/2016
Primary Sponsor
Mike Christian
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AI Summary
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Codifies a new section of Oklahoma law (Title 11, Section 22-126.1) prohibiting municipalities and political subdivisions from enacting "sanctuary policies" that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities or grant unlawful immigration status.
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Defines sanctuary policies to include those that restrict communication with federal agencies about immigration status, violate 8 U.S.C. § 1373, materially restrict ICE detainer compliance, or require warrants for ICE detainers.
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Makes municipalities ineligible for state grants and disbursements if they enact sanctuary policies; ineligibility continues until the Attorney General certifies the policy has been repealed or is no longer in effect.
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Requires the Oklahoma Attorney General to issue opinions upon request regarding whether specific government entities have sanctuary policies in violation of this act; also establishes procedures for pre-funding compliance verification.
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Mandates that municipal officials, sheriffs, and chiefs of police provide all law enforcement officers with written notice of their duty to cooperate with state and federal immigration enforcement agencies; effective November 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Immigration policies; enforcement; prohibit certain policies. Effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to County and Municipal Government
3/21/2016