2019 House Bill 4083

Ban local “sanctuary city” policies

Introduced in the House

Jan. 24, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Pamela Hornberger (R-32)

To prohibit local governments from adopting or enforcing a policy that restricts officials or police from communicating or cooperating with appropriate federal officials concerning the status of illegal aliens. The state Attorney General would have to sue if a resident filed a complaint, and local officials who enacted the policy would be liable for fines up to $7,500.

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security

April 9, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.