Revision: April 5, 2023, 2:56 p.m.
Rep. Prout, Hills. 13
April 3, 2023
2023-1288h
08/07
Floor Amendment to HB 2-FN-A-LOCAL
Amend the bill by inserting after section 447 the following and renumbering the original section 448 to read as 450, respectively:
448 New Section; Immigration Checkpoints. Amend RSA 265 by inserting after section 1-c the following new section:
265:1-d Immigration Checkpoints. When any state, county, or municipal police department or law enforcement agency is informed by a federal agency of intent to conduct an immigration checkpoint, the department or agency shall give notice to the public within 24 hours of when the checkpoint is scheduled to occur or as soon as is practical. The notice shall disclose, if known, the date, municipality, and geographical area in which the checkpoint will occur. Notice to the public shall be provided by using various media resources available, which may include publishing this information on the government agency's website and on social media, or the use of press conferences, press releases, radio and television coverage, posters, and flyers.
449 Effective Date. Section 448 of this act take effect upon its passage.
2023-1288h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
Add:
139. Requires a law enforcement agency to provide public notice of an immigration checkpoint.