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VT H0081

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Troy Headrick

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Governor to obtain General Assembly approval before entering into, modifying, or extending federal immigration enforcement agreements under 8 U.S.C. § 1357(g) or 19 U.S.C. § 1401(i)

  • Governor must provide the full text of any proposed agreement and an analysis of fiscal, social, and legal impacts to the General Assembly at least 60 days before a vote

  • Public hearings must be held to gather input from Vermonters, including immigrant advocacy organizations, before any agreement can be approved

  • Prohibits entering into immigration agreements when the General Assembly is not in session, and bars state, county, or municipal law enforcement from participating without legislative approval

  • Requires the Governor to submit an annual report by December 1 to legislative committees detailing any discussions or negotiations regarding such agreements

Legislative Description

An act relating to requiring legislative approval prior to entering into certain immigration agreements

Last Action

Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs

1/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Operations and Military Affairs1/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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