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SB 1039: IMMIGRATION COOPERATION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT – Adds to existing law to provide for cooperation with federal authorities, to provide for cooperation with immigration detainers, to provide for the crime of unlawful presence of a dangerous illegal alien, and to provide for the crime of smuggling a dangerous illegal alien.

Creates new Chapter 90, Title 18, Idaho Code, establishing the Immigration Cooperation and Enforcement Act. Criminalizes unlawful presence of dangerous illegal aliens (misdemeanor first offense, felony subsequent), smuggling dangerous illegal aliens (felony), mandates cooperation with federal immigration authorities and detainers, requires alienage determination upon confinement, imposes 5-year sentencing enhancement for illegal aliens committing dangerous crimes, and provides immunity for officials.

Status

Reported Printed (January 30, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho Senate · Introduced January 29, 2025

Sponsors

  • STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JR for Printing

Bill history

  • January 29, 2025 — Senate: Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
  • January 30, 2025 — Senate: Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs

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