HB 5477: Relating to federal immigration enforcement.

Summary

The purpose of this bill relates to federal immigration enforcement. The bill supplements and expands existing cooperation requirements. The bill mandates participation by state-supported law enforcement agencies in the federal 287(g) program. The bill requires detention facilities of a specified operational capacity to seek and maintain the Jail Enforcement Model. The bill authorizes use of the Warrant Service Officer Model only upon written federal denial. The bill establishes minimum operational standards. The bill provides for reporting and audits. The bill authorizes enforcement by the Attorney General. The bill requires withholding of certain state funds for noncompliance. The bill provides immunity. The bill provides for rulemaking. Finally, the bill provides for severability and an effective date.

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Feb 12, 2026

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