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VT H0298
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Leonora Dodge
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AI Summary
- Prohibits the Vermont Department of Corrections from contacting federal immigration authorities based on an inmate's race, ethnicity, national origin, or immigration status, and bars prolonging detention to investigate immigration status
- Requires a judicial warrant for any transfer of persons to federal immigration authorities; immigration detainers alone do not constitute lawful basis for continued detention
- Mandates termination of existing contracts or agreements with federal immigration authorities within 30 days of passage, except where required by federal law
- Establishes annual reporting requirements to legislative committees on federal immigration assistance requests, Department responses, and any related legal challenges
- Requires the Department to adopt rules for employee training, protocols for handling federal immigration inquiries, and penalties including discipline, termination, and fines for noncompliance
Legislative Description
An act relating to restricting the Department of Corrections’ cooperation with federal immigration authorities
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Institutions
2/20/2025
Committee Referrals
Corrections and Institutions2/20/2025
Full Bill Text
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