Immigration (Sanctuary Policies)

failed · New Hampshire · Senate Jan 7, 2026

SB 71: relative to cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

SB 71, the "Anti-Sanctuary City Act," prohibits New Hampshire local governments (counties, municipalities, and other local entities) from blocking state or federal law enforcement from complying with federal immigration laws (Title 8 of the U.S. Code). The bill allows the state Attorney General to sue local entities that violate this law, seeking court-ordered remedies including injunctions and fines up to 25% of the local entity’s state funds from the previous fiscal year. Violations would require the Attorney General to specify the violating policy in court findings. The law takes effect January 1, 2026, and does not impose direct costs on the state but may require Attorney General resources for enforcement.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, opposing sanctuary policies by enabling state lawsuits and fines for noncompliance with federal immigration laws.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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died · New Hampshire · House Feb 24, 2026

HB 1142: relative to requirements for law enforcement officers assisting in immigration enforcement.

HB 1142 requires state, county, and local law enforcement officers participating in the federal 287(g) immigration enforcement program to identify themselves by name, badge number, and agency while operating under that agreement, and to remain unmasked during such operations. The bill directly affects officers in New Hampshire who assist with federal immigration enforcement through the 287(g) program. It establishes procedural requirements for transparency and accountability during these operations but does not change immigration enforcement policies or practices. The bill amends RSA 106-P and takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires transparency in immigration enforcement operations, enhancing police accountability per 287(g) program85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires transparency in 287(g) enforcement, limiting secret operations and protecting immigrant rights during federal cooperation95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1822: relative to reporting of civil immigration detentions by state, county, and local law enforcement and correctional facilities.

HB 1822 requires state, county, and local law enforcement agencies and correctional facilities to submit semi-annual reports to the Attorney General about individuals detained for civil immigration violations (including under immigration detainers or federal 287(g) agreements). Reports must include the number of people detained and the length of each detention, with the first reports due December 31, 2026. The Attorney General must then summarize this data in a semi-annual report to the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker, starting February 1, 2027. The bill imposes no new funding but notes potential administrative costs for the Attorney General’s office.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires transparency in immigration detentions by law enforcement, enhancing oversight and protecting civil rights through mandatory reporting of detention data.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires transparency in immigration detentions, limiting state cooperation with federal enforcement by mandating reporting on civil detentions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1570: relative to governmental budget authority for agreements for law enforcement agencies to participate in federal immigration enforcement.

HB 1570 requires New Hampshire law enforcement agencies to obtain written approval from their local budget authority before entering federal immigration enforcement agreements (Section 287(g) agreements with ICE). The budget authority must review the agreement, consider the estimated yearly cost to the agency (including employee hours), and notify residents before authorizing participation. Agencies must submit quarterly reports detailing costs, officer activities, and federal reimbursements, and the budget authority can terminate the agreement at any time due to cost concerns. Failure to comply results in the state withholding all state funding from the agency.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts local law enforcement from entering federal immigration agreements without budget approval and reporting, limiting their participation in federal enforcement activities.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires written approval and cost review for law enforcement to enter federal immigration agreements, limiting state cooperation with federal enforcement, an indicator of support.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 13, 2026

HB 1609: limiting the use of state, county, and municipal funds and property for construction and operation of certain immigrant detention facilities.

HB 1609 prohibits New Hampshire state, county, and municipal governments from using public funds or property to build, operate, or pay for immigrant detention facilities, particularly those managed by private companies. It bans spending on construction, renovation, repurposing public property for detention, selling public property for such use, and making payments to private detention operators. The bill does not affect existing 287(g) agreements between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities or the provision of health and safety services to detained individuals. Counties may face potential revenue losses if they stop cooperating with federal immigration programs, but municipalities are not expected to have financial impacts.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts public funds for detention facilities, defunding a specific government spending area per its prohibition on using state/municipal funds for such operations.90% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeDefunds immigrant detention facilities, restricting public funding for correctional facilities under criminal justice system.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProhibits state funds for immigrant detention facilities, restricting state-level immigration enforcement. Explicitly limits public funding for detention operations, aligning with 'defund' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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failed · New Hampshire · Senate Mar 5, 2026

SB 623: relative to requirements for law enforcement officers assisting in immigration enforcement.

This bill requires New Hampshire state and local law enforcement officers who assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the federal 287(g) program to display their name or badge number, refrain from wearing facial coverings, and keep body-worn cameras active during these duties. It mandates that law enforcement agencies establish disciplinary measures for officers who violate these requirements and directs all complaints about violations to the state Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Unit for investigation. The bill applies only to officers participating in the 287(g) program and takes effect 60 days after enactment. It does not alter existing requirements for officers not engaged in federal immigration enforcement.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires transparency and accountability for law enforcement during immigration enforcement, aligning with police accountability indicators in criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires transparency during ICE cooperation, enhancing accountability for immigrant enforcement actions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Law Enforcement Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed both · New Hampshire · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 1709: prohibiting certain unlawfully present felons from occupying or renting real property, relative to pet vendor foster home and defining pet vendor foster facility, and providing procedures for the potential confiscation of livestock involved in cruelty to animal cases.

HB 1709 requires residential rental applicants in New Hampshire to disclose in writing if they are not U.S. citizens or lawfully present in the United States. Applicants can prove lawful presence using specific documents like a New Hampshire driver's license, tribal ID, or federal identification, and landlords cannot independently verify immigration status. Violating this disclosure requirement is classified as a class B felony. The bill directly affects renters applying for housing and landlords managing residential properties in New Hampshire.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates disclosure of immigration status for rentals, penalizes non-disclosure as felony, restricting undocumented immigrants' access to housing services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Sanctuary Policies

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