SB489

Immigration and customs laws; prohibiting enactment or adoption of sanctuary city policies; requiring Attorney General to make certain determination upon request; subjecting certain officials to removal from office. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB489 prohibits sanctuary city policies and mandates Attorney General enforcement of federal immigration laws.

Oklahoma SB489 amends state law to prohibit any local government from enacting or adopting policies that limit or prohibit cooperation with federal officials regarding the immigration status of individuals. The bill defines "sanctuary policy" to include actions like sending, requesting, or maintaining information about immigration status, or exchanging such information with federal, state, or local entities. It mandates the Attorney General to determine if any ordinance or policy violates these provisions upon request.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Judiciary Committee then to Appropriations Committee

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Jett