2025 House Bill 4338

Local government: other; sanctuary policy prohibition act; create.

A bill to prohibit local units of government from enacting or enforcing any law, ordinance, policy, or rule that limits local officials, officers, or employees from communicating or cooperating with appropriate federal officials concerning the immigration status of individuals; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local officers, officials, and employees; and to prescribe penalties and remedies.

AI Analysis – Experimental

House Bills 4338 and 4342 prohibits Michigan local governments from limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities and provides mechanisms for enforcement and penalties for non-compliance.

Introduced in the House

April 17, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Cameron Cavitt (R-106) and 15 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Jamie Thompson (R-28), Gina Johnsen (R-78), Angela Rigas (R-79), Mike Hoadley (R-99), Tom Kunse (R-100), Ron Robinson (R-58), Bill Schuette (R-95), Joseph Fox (R-101), Gregory Alexander (R-98), Josh Schriver (R-66), Doug Wozniak (R-59), Brad Paquette (R-37), Matt Maddock (R-51), Luke Meerman (R-89) and William Bruck (R-30)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

April 24, 2025

Reported without amendment

April 30, 2025

Substitute H-1 offered by Rep. Cameron Cavitt (R-106)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. John Fitzgerald (D-83)

1. Amend page 2, line 10, after “state” by inserting “or from enforcing federal or state firearms regulations”.

The amendment failed by voice vote

May 1, 2025

Passed in the House 58 to 48 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

May 6, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations