HB361

AN ACT relating to sanctuary policies.

Introduced·1/13/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB361 prohibits sanctuary policies and mandates cooperation with federal immigration agencies.

Kentucky HB361, the Lawful Immigration System Act of 2026, prohibits state entities, law enforcement agencies, and local governments from adopting sanctuary policies regarding aliens unlawfully present in the United States. It mandates law enforcement agencies to use all available resources to support federal immigration law enforcement. The bill also requires secure correctional facilities to comply with federal requirements to transfer inmates to federal custody and to notify federal immigration agencies of inmates' anticipated discharge dates.

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History

Jan 21

House

to Judiciary (H)

Jan 13

House

introduced in House

Jan 13

House

to Committee on Committees (H)