Prohibiting subdivisions and local entities from adopting policies that prohibit or restrict cooperation with federal immigration law enforcement.
HB 4596 prohibits local governments (like cities, counties, and law enforcement agencies) from adopting policies that restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The bill requires these entities to comply with federal immigration law enforcement or risk losing state funding - specifically, they have 90 days to fix violations after notice, and face funding denial for the next fiscal year if a court rules they intentionally violated the law. It directly affects local jurisdictions that might have previously limited information-sharing or collaboration with federal immigration authorities. The law aims to ensure local entities do not obstruct federal immigration enforcement efforts through policy.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2026
Last action Jan 20, 2026
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Jan 20, 2026
Committee
To House Judiciary
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Jan 20, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Committee
To Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
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District
P
Tresa Howell
RRepublican
Co
Dana Ferrell
RRepublican
Co
EC
Elías Coop-González
RRepublican
Co
Eric Brooks
RRepublican
Co
Josh Holstein
RRepublican
Co
Kathie Hess Crouse
RRepublican
Co
Laura Kimble
RRepublican
Co
Lisa White
RRepublican
Co
Margitta Mazzocchi
RRepublican
Co
Marshall Clay
RRepublican
Co
Ryan Browning
RRepublican
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