2025 House Bill 4339

Counties: ordinances; county law enforcement protection act; create.

A bill to prohibit counties from enacting or enforcing any law, ordinance, policy, or rule that limits peace officers or 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 officials, officers, and employees; and to prescribe penalties and remedies.

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Prohibits Michigan counties from limiting communication with federal officials on immigration status and provides mechanisms for enforcement and penalties for non-compliance.

Introduced in the House

April 17, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Joseph Pavlov (R-64) and 16 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Jamie Thompson (R-28), Gina Johnsen (R-78), 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), Cameron Cavitt (R-106), Angela Rigas (R-79), William Bruck (R-30) and Luke Meerman (R-89)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

April 24, 2025

Reported without amendment

April 30, 2025

Substitute H-1 offered by Rep. Joseph Pavlov (R-64)

The substitute passed by voice vote

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

1. Amend page 2, line 8, 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