2019 House Bill 4090

Ban “sanctuary county” policies

Introduced in the House

Jan. 24, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Beau LaFave (R-108)

To prohibit counties 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 courts would have to issue an injunction on enforcement, order repeal, and award damages and costs to a party challenging the county law.

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.