HB 2659 Illinois House · 96th Regular Session

CNTY/MUNI-US IMMIGRATION LAW

Summary
Creates the Local Government Compliance with Federal Immigration Law Act. Provides that the officials, personnel, and agents of a municipality or county shall fully comply with federal immigration law. Provides that the Act does not authorize a municipality or county to restrict its officials, personnel, or agents from obtaining and maintaining information regarding the immigration status of an individual. Requires a municipality or county to implement the Act in a manner that (i) is consistent with federal immigration law and (ii) protects the civil rights of U.S. citizens and aliens. Provides that the Act does not authorize a municipality or county to prohibit its officials, personnel, or agents from (i) rendering emergency medical care or any other public benefit mandated by federal or State law or (ii) reporting criminal activity.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2009
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2009 Last action Jan 11, 2011
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Jan 11, 2011
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 13, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 25, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee
Feb 20, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Bill Mitchell
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