HF 2407 creates new legal protections related to immigration enforcement in specific settings. It requires hospitals to adopt policies verifying law enforcement officers' identities and limiting disclosure of patient health information during immigration actions, with deadlines for implementation by January 2027. The bill also prohibits licensed child care centers from disclosing a child's or family member's immigration status, except where required by federal law. Additionally, it establishes a civil legal claim for damages if immigration enforcement violates constitutional rights, with courts considering factors like whether officers wore facial coverings or identified themselves. The bill directly affects hospitals, child care centers, and law enforcement agencies operating in these locations.
HF 2397 requires Iowa's governor, working with the attorney general, to secure the return of U.S. citizens residing in Iowa who were wrongfully deported and the release of those wrongfully detained by U.S. immigration enforcement. It also authorizes affected Iowa residents to file civil lawsuits against U.S. immigration agencies for damages related to human rights violations stemming from their actions. The bill directly impacts Iowa residents who are U.S. citizens but were improperly handled by federal immigration authorities. These provisions create new state-level mechanisms for addressing wrongful federal immigration actions within Iowa.
HF 2041 requires all Iowa law enforcement agencies and officers to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal immigration agencies when requested. The bill mandates that if a law enforcement agency holds someone subject to an ICE detainer request, it must fully comply with the instructions in that request. This directly affects Iowa police departments, sheriffs' offices, and jail staff who would need to follow federal immigration detainer procedures. The key provision is the mandatory compliance with federal immigration detainer requests, shifting responsibility for processing such requests to state law enforcement. The bill does not create new penalties but requires state agencies to act on federal immigration requests.
SF 2097 requires all Iowa state law enforcement agencies and officers to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal immigration agencies when requested. It specifically mandates that if law enforcement has custody of a person named in an immigration detainer request from ICE, they must fully comply with that request and any related legal documents. The bill directly affects Iowa police departments, sheriff's offices, and state troopers by changing how they handle federal immigration detainer requests. This policy change shifts responsibility to state agencies to comply with federal immigration holds rather than allowing them to independently decide whether to honor such requests.
This bill requires Iowa police and jail staff to cooperate with federal immigration officials upon request and to comply with formal federal holds on individuals. It directly affects all local law enforcement agencies and detention facilities in Iowa. The key provision mandates that state agencies follow immigration detainer requests from U.S. Customs and Border Protection or similar federal entities. The bill is currently under review by the Workforce Subcommittee after introduction in January 2026.
HSB 187 requires all Iowa law enforcement agencies to enter written agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by January 1, 2026, to participate in two federal immigration programs: the jail enforcement model and the warrant service officer program under Section 287(g) of federal law. This applies directly to every law enforcement agency in Iowa, mandating formal cooperation with ICE for immigration enforcement. The bill specifies that agencies must establish these agreements for both federal program models. It overrides a state law that would have exempted agencies from complying if funding wasn't provided, making the requirement mandatory.
This bill requires all Iowa public school districts, accredited private schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to cooperate with lawful requests from federal immigration and customs enforcement officers. It prohibits schools from adopting policies that discourage staff from assisting such officers or distributing communications indicating non-cooperation to students, parents, or employees. Violations could lead to loss of school accreditation (for public/private schools) or revocation of charter contracts (for charter schools), as determined by the state education department. The law specifically mandates that administrators must comply with these requirements and face disciplinary action if they violate them.
This bill imposes criminal penalties on Iowa law enforcement officers, including sheriffs, who knowingly fail to comply with state immigration enforcement requirements. A conviction for violating this law would constitute a class D felony, punishable by up to five years in prison and fines between $1,025 and $10,245. Additionally, a conviction would automatically result in the revocation of the officer's law enforcement certification by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. The bill directly affects sworn law enforcement personnel whose duties involve immigration enforcement under Chapter 27A of Iowa Code.
HF 946 establishes a process for addressing law enforcement officers, including elected sheriffs, who knowingly and intentionally fail to comply with state immigration enforcement laws. Under this bill, such officers can be investigated by the Attorney General. If a complaint is found valid and the officer continues to refuse compliance, their case may be referred to the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Council. The Council could then receive a recommendation to revoke the officer's certification.
