Federal HB10259 mandates actions by the Secretary of Homeland Security before constructing immigration detention facilities.

Federal HB10259, known as the DHS Community Consultation Act of 2026, requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to consult with local government, stakeholders, and community members before constructing any facility for detaining individuals under immigration laws. The bill prohibits retrofitting, renovating, or reconstructing non-residential structures for this purpose and bans such facilities on military installations. It mandates a public meeting for community input, a 60-day public comment period, and responses to comments.

Federal HB10259 mandates actions by the Secretary of Homeland Security before constructing immigration detention facilities.

Federal HB10259, known as the DHS Community Consultation Act of 2026, requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to consult with local government, stakeholders, and community members before constructing any facility for detaining individuals under immigration laws. The bill prohibits retrofitting, renovating, or reconstructing non-residential structures for this purpose and bans such facilities on military installations. It mandates a public meeting for community input, a 60-day public comment period, and responses to comments.