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US HB7423

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Earl Carter

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state and local governments from enacting "sanctuary" policies that restrict sharing immigration-related information (citizenship status, custody status, release dates, facility locations) with federal authorities

  • Requires jurisdictions to notify DHS of inmate releases: 48 hours advance notice for scheduled releases, and immediate notification plus up to 48-hour custody hold for unscheduled court-ordered releases

  • Grants state and local law enforcement officers the same immunity from personal liability as federal officers when performing immigration enforcement duties including detention and transfer to federal custody

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to bring civil actions for injunctive relief against non-compliant jurisdictions, with violators potentially losing eligibility for DOJ law enforcement grants

  • Protects government employees from discipline or retaliation for lawfully sharing immigration information with federal authorities

Legislative Description

No Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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