Immigration (Enforcement)

in committee · Illinois · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 4165: PROCUREMNT CD-IMMIGRATION ACTS

Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that, in the case of a contract to supply a State agency with any product or service procured under the Code, the bidder or offeror shall certify, before the contract is awarded, renewed, amended, or extended, that the bidder or offeror does not sell products or provide services to the United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or United States Customs and Border Protection that are used in immigration enforcement actions. Provides that a State agency shall reject a bid from a bidder or offeror if the bidder or offeror certifies that the bidder or offeror sells products or provides services to the United States Department of Homeland Security, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or the United States Customs and Border Protection that are used in immigration enforcement actions. Defines "immigration enforcement action". Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill restricts state contracts to entities that do not supply products/services to federal immigration enforcement agencies, limiting state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement

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signed · Illinois · House Aug 7, 2026

HB 5024: MUNI CD-DETENTION FACILITIES

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a detention center facility may not be located, constructed, or operated within 1,500 feet of the property boundaries of any school, day care center, day care home, cemetery, public park, forest preserve, public housing, private residence, or place of religious worship, regardless of address. Defines "detention center facility" and "federal immigration authority". Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRestricts placement of immigration detention facilities near schools/residential areas, limiting enforcement presence and protecting communities from proximity to such facilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement

passed · Illinois · House May 28, 2026

HR 652: ICE-ELECTIONS/POLLING PLACES

Affirms voting is a protected civic activity that must be free from intimidation, fear, or the appearance of law enforcement surveillance unrelated to election administration. Declares immigration enforcement activity at or in the immediate vicinity of polling places, early voting locations, ballot drop boxes, voter registration sites, and election offices undermines public confidence in elections and the democratic process. Urges all federal agencies, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to refrain from conducting civil immigration enforcement operations at or near locations where voting or election administration is taking place. Affirms the authority of the State of Illinois to administer elections without interference from unrelated federal enforcement activity. Encourages election authorities, in coordination with the Illinois State Board of Elections, to promote voter education and clear guidance to ensure voters understand their rights and feel safe participating in the electoral process.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits ICE enforcement near polling places to protect immigrant voters from intimidation, ensuring voting rights without fear of immigration enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Tags Elections

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 4685: UNLAWFUL RESTRAINT CIVIL IMMIG

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of unlawful restraint for civil immigration enforcement. Provides that a person commits the offense when he or she knowingly and without express legal authority from an immigration agent: (1) detains another for the purpose of civil immigration enforcement; (2) by force or threat of imminent force transfers another person from one place to another with the intent to detain the other person for civil immigration enforcement; (3) by deceit or enticement induces another person to transfer from one place to another with intent to detain the other person for civil immigration enforcement; or (4) uses a deadly weapon while detaining or transferring another person from one place to another with the intent to detain the other person for civil immigration enforcement. Provides that the offense does not apply to any immigration agent. Provides that a violation is a Class 4 felony, except when the person uses a deadly weapon while detaining or transferring another person from one place to another with the intent to detain the other person for civil immigration enforcement, a violation is a Class 3 felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates criminal offense for law enforcement detaining individuals for immigration without legal authority, restricting police actions in immigration enforcement.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRestricts state agents from detaining immigrants without legal authority for civil immigration enforcement, protecting against unlawful immigration enforcement actions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · Illinois · House May 22, 2026

HB 5264: DCEO-SMALL BUSINESS LOANS

Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall establish a loan program to provide low interest loans to small businesses that have been negatively impacted by federal immigration enforcement. Provides that the Department may make those loans from the Federal Immigration Recovery Fund and may administer the program directly through the Fund or enter into agreements with banks, credit unions, nonprofit loan administrations, or community development financial institutions. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Federal Immigration Recovery Fund. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides low-interest loans to small businesses negatively impacted by federal immigration enforcement, directly mitigating harm from federal policies and supporting affected businesses.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Tags Small Business

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 3458: UNLAWFUL RESTRAINT-CIVIL IMMIG

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of unlawful restraint for civil immigration enforcement. Provides that a person commits the offense when he or she knowingly and without express legal authority from an immigration agent: (1) detains another for the purpose of civil immigration enforcement; (2) by force or threat of imminent force transfers another person from one place to another with the intent to detain the other person for civil immigration enforcement; (3) by deceit or enticement induces another person to transfer from one place to another with intent to detain the other person for civil immigration enforcement; or (4) uses a deadly weapon while detaining or transferring another person from one place to another with the intent to detain the other person for civil immigration enforcement. Provides that a violation does not apply to an immigration agent. Provides that a violation is a Class 4 felony unless a deadly weapon is used while detaining or transferring another person from one place to another with the intent to detain the other person for civil immigration enforcement, in which case the violation is a Class 3 felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts law enforcement from detaining individuals for immigration enforcement without legal authority, limiting police overreach in immigration matters.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationCreates criminal penalty for local detaining of immigrants without federal authority, limiting state enforcement cooperation and protecting against unlawful immigration detention.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SR 588: URGES-ABOLISH ICE

Urges the 119th United States Congress to abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Urges Congress to implement an orderly and just transfer of essential and basic legally required functions in a manner that upholds values of due process, equality under the law, and family unity upon or before the abolition of ICE.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill urges abolition of ICE, aligning with criminal justice reform principles like due process, equality, and family unity in law enforcement oversight.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly urges abolition of ICE, a federal immigration enforcement agency, and emphasizes due process and family unity, aligning with immigrant protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 2810: DCEO-SMALL BUSINESS GRANT

Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall establish and administer a Small Business Restoration Grant Program to assist small businesses in the State that have been affected by the actions of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during Operation Midway Blitz. Provides for the transfer of $50,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Small Business Restoration Fund. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Small Business Restoration Fund. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $50M from General Revenue Fund to small business grants, funding a specific program under state budget appropriations.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationFunds businesses harmed by ICE enforcement (Operation Midway Blitz), directly mitigating federal immigration actions' economic impact on immigrant communities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Enforcement

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 2897: INFO PROTECTION-IMMIGRATION

Amends the Personal Information Protection Act. Provides that a data collector shall not own, maintain, license, store, or disclose records that contain immigration or citizenship status information concerning an Illinois resident. Provides that the provision shall not apply to government agencies, public and private universities, or financial institutions. Provides that the definition of "personal information" includes immigration or citizenship status information. Defines "immigration or citizenship status information".

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRestricts non-government data collectors from handling immigration status data, protecting privacy and limiting potential misuse by non-government entities.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts data collectors from handling immigration status data, expanding privacy protections under Personal Information Protection Act.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SB 3024: INS-ENFORCEMENT MENTAL HEALTH

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Requires a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or a managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027 to cover up to 12 mental health provider visits per plan year, with no visitation restrictions, if a local or State emergency is declared due to immigration enforcement activity and the insured has experienced loss, trauma, or displacement due to such activity. Provides that the coverage shall not be subject to deductibles, copayments, or other forms of cost sharing. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mental health coverage during immigration-related emergencies, expanding access to services without restrictions.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires mental health coverage for trauma/displacement from immigration enforcement, providing direct support services to affected individuals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Mental Health Enforcement

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