Immigration (Sanctuary Policies)

in committee · Michigan · House Feb 19, 2026

HR 231: A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the House of Representatives.

This bill amends House rules to require transparency and compliance for appropriations bills that include "legislatively directed spending" (funds specifically directed to a recipient). It prohibits voting on such bills if the recipient is a municipality or university with policies that "subvert immigration enforcement" or refuse to comply with federal immigration measures. Municipalities/universities must submit documentation proving their policies align with federal immigration law and provide certification from authorized leaders. The rule applies to all such spending items except those for disaster relief, state agencies, or competitive funding processes.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates compliance with federal immigration enforcement for funding, prohibiting support for entities 'subverting' enforcement. Requires documentation aligning with federal policy, restricting local immigrant protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jan 8, 2025

SB 11: Local government: other; local government sanctuary policy prohibition act; create. Creates new act.

SB 11 prohibits local governments in Michigan from adopting or enforcing policies that restrict local law enforcement or officials from sharing immigration status information with federal authorities. It directly affects counties, cities, townships, and their employees by requiring them to comply with federal immigration cooperation within 60 days of the law's effective date. The bill establishes legal remedies, allowing residents to sue or file complaints with the attorney general if local policies violate the law, with courts able to issue injunctions, order policy changes, and award damages or fines up to $7,500 for officials who knowingly violate it. This creates a statewide standard for immigration cooperation, overriding local "sanctuary" policies.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProhibits local sanctuary policies and mandates cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, directly restricting local protections for immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Tags Local Government

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 44: Crimes: other; illegal immigration; prohibit, and provide penalties. Creates new act.

SB 44 makes it a crime for non-citizens to enter Michigan without legal status or remain after being denied entry or deported, with penalties ranging from up to 180 days in jail and $2,000 fines for first offenses (misdemeanor) to up to 20 years in prison and $10,000 fines for repeat or aggravated violations (felony). The bill creates exceptions for those with federal protections like DACA approval (2012-2021), asylum, or lawful U.S. presence, and prohibits arrests at schools, churches, or healthcare facilities for these violations. It allows courts to issue written orders requiring non-citizens to leave Michigan instead of jail time, provided they agree and have no prior felony convictions under this law. The bill also grants legal immunity to state/local officials enforcing it and requires fingerprinting for individuals charged under the law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new immigration crimes with mandatory penalties (up to 20 years), expanding criminalization rather than reforming justice system.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationCriminalizes undocumented presence with jail/fines, increases state enforcement; exceptions don't override primary restrictive nature.95% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 40: Law enforcement: other; deportation task force; create. Creates new act.

SB 40 creates the DEPORT task force (Developing Effective Policies on Orderly Removal and Transportation) to advise Michigan's legislature on immigration enforcement cooperation. The task force, composed of elected officials, law enforcement leaders, and trafficking experts, must recommend policies to facilitate deportations, improve local law enforcement training regarding undocumented immigrants, and enhance coordination with U.S. Homeland Security. It is required to submit a preliminary report within one month and a final report within one year of its formation. The bill establishes this study group to guide potential state-level actions, not to implement new immigration laws.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationCreates task force to facilitate deportations and coordinate with federal enforcement, directly advancing state-level immigration enforcement cooperation95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed both · Michigan · House May 6, 2025

HB 4340: Human services: services or financial assistance; provision of services or grants or participation in programs for certain individuals; prohibit. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 1d.

House Bill 4340 amends Michigan's social welfare act to establish new eligibility requirements for state programs. The bill prohibits individuals from receiving services, grants, or participating in programs under this act unless they are a United States citizen or a "qualified alien." The term "qualified alien" refers to specific immigration statuses as defined by federal law. This restriction applies to state social welfare programs, with exceptions if federal law dictates otherwise.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts healthcare access by limiting eligibility for state health/human services programs to U.S. citizens or 'qualified aliens,' directly limiting patient access per bill language.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts state social welfare services to U.S. citizens and 'qualified aliens', excluding undocumented immigrants and limiting access for other non-citizens.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Sanctuary Policies

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passed both · Michigan · House May 6, 2025

HB 4342: Revenue sharing: cities and villages; withholding of payments for enactment and enforcement of certain sanctuary policies; provide for. Amends sec. 21 of 1971 PA 140 (MCL 141.921). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4338'25, HB 4339'25

House Bill 4342 amends Michigan's state revenue sharing act, introducing a new condition for withholding state funds from local governments. Beginning October 1, 2025, the state treasurer would withhold all revenue sharing payments from any city, village, township, or county. This would occur if the local government enacts or enforces a law, ordinance, policy, or rule that violates the "local government sanctuary policy prohibition act" or the "county law enforcement protection act." Payments would be withheld for as long as the violating policy remains in effect. This bill is tied to the enactment of House Bills 4338 and 4339.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill withholds state revenue sharing funds from local governments violating sanctuary policies, defunding them and restricting government spending flow.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill withholds state funds from localities with sanctuary policies, penalizing restrictions on federal immigration enforcement cooperation, directly opposing immigrant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Michigan · House May 13, 2025

HB 4472: Law enforcement: other; deportation task force; create. Creates new act.

House Bill 4472 proposes to create the "Developing Effective Policies on Orderly Removal and Transportation (DEPORT) task force" in Michigan. This 15-member task force, appointed by the Speaker of the House, would include state legislators, various law enforcement officers, and local elected officials. Its primary duty is to recommend policies to the legislature that facilitate the deportation of illegal immigrants. The task force would also suggest policies for training local law enforcement on interacting with illegal immigrants and for encouraging cooperation with federal agencies to identify illegal immigrants within the criminal justice system. The task force is temporary, required to submit preliminary and final reports within one year, and then abolished.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationCreates DEPORT task force to recommend policies facilitating deportation of illegal immigrants, directly increasing state enforcement efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · Michigan · House Jun 24, 2025

HR 128: A resolution to encourage county sheriffs and local law enforcement agencies throughout the state of Michigan to enter into 287(g)agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enhance immigration enforcement and public safety.

This resolution urges Michigan county sheriffs and local law enforcement agencies to join 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It encourages these agencies to participate in a federal program that provides training and oversight, allowing designated officers to identify, detain, and process individuals who entered or reentered the U.S. illegally and are arrested for crimes. The resolution states this collaboration aims to enhance public safety by prioritizing the removal of criminal aliens, such as those involved in violence or drug trafficking. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change laws but formally requests local agencies consider these agreements to support federal immigration enforcement.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationEncourages 287(g) agreements with ICE, mandating local law enforcement to assist in immigration enforcement, increasing state-level immigration enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 16, 2025

HB 4941: Alienage: other; certain immigration enforcement agreements; prohibit. Creates new act.

HB 4941 prohibits Michigan law enforcement agencies - including the state police, city, village, township, and county police - from entering into, modifying, or renewing agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under federal Section 287(g) of the immigration law. These agreements currently allow local officers to enforce federal immigration laws. The bill defines "immigration enforcement agreement" as such federal partnerships and takes effect immediately upon passage, barring any new or renewed arrangements. It directly affects all local and state law enforcement entities in Michigan by restricting their ability to collaborate on federal immigration enforcement.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts local law enforcement from participating in federal immigration enforcement agreements, limiting law enforcement scope within criminal justice context.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProhibits state law enforcement from entering 287(g) agreements with ICE, restricting state cooperation in federal immigration enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed both · Michigan · House May 6, 2025

HB 4338: Local government: other; sanctuary policy prohibition act; create. Creates new act.

HB 4338, the "Local Government Sanctuary Policy Prohibition Act," prohibits Michigan cities, townships, and their agencies from creating or enforcing policies that prevent local officials from sharing immigration status information with federal authorities. It requires local governments to comply with the law within 60 days and allows residents or the state attorney general to sue if a local policy violates it. If a court finds a violation, it can order the policy repealed, issue an injunction against enforcement, and award damages and attorney fees to the winning party. The law directly affects all local government entities and their employees who interact with federal immigration officials.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProhibits sanctuary policies, mandates local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, restricting immigrant protections and limiting local autonomy on immigration matters.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Tags Local Government

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