HB1266 (2022) Compare Changes


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1 New Chapter; Immigration Enforcement. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 103 the following new chapter:

CHAPTER 103-A

IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT

103-A:1 Enforcement of Federal Immigration Law. The state of New Hampshire, a political subdivision of this state, or any person acting under the color of state, county, or municipal law shall not adopt or enforce any law or policy that prohibits the state of New Hampshire, a political subdivision of this state, or any person acting under the color of state, county, or municipal law from cooperating with the enforcement of federal immigration laws, including but not limited to 8 U.S.C. 1373 with respect to a person who has been detained by or is already in the custody of the state, county, or local law enforcement agency for a suspected violation of state law to include the enforcement of arrest warrants issued by the courts.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

Changed Version

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1 New Chapter; Immigration Enforcement. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 103 the following new chapter:

CHAPTER 103-A

IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT

103-A:1 Enforcement of Federal Immigration Law. The state of New Hampshire, a political subdivision of this state, or any person acting under the color of state, county, or municipal law shall not adopt or enforce any law or policy that prohibits the state of New Hampshire, a political subdivision of this state, or any person acting under the color of state, county, or municipal law from cooperating with the enforcement of federal immigration laws, including but not limited to 8 U.S.C. 1373 with respect to a person who has been detained by or is already in the custody of the state, county, or local law enforcement agency for a suspected violation of state law to include the enforcement of arrest warrants issued by the courts.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.