Bill Status of HB 6937   96th General Assembly


Short Description:  ILLEGAL ALIENS-LAW ENFORCEMENT

House Sponsors
Rep. Randy Ramey, Jr.

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
30 ILCS 105/5.755 new
625 ILCS 5/11-1307 new
625 ILCS 5/11-1308 new
720 ILCS 5/36-1from Ch. 38, par. 36-1
725 ILCS 5/107-2from Ch. 38, par. 107-2
820 ILCS 55/12

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Immigration Law Enforcement Act. Provides that no official or agency of this State or a political subdivision of this State may limit or restrict the enforcement of federal immigration laws to less than the full extent permitted by federal law. Provides that for any lawful stop, detention, or arrest made by a law enforcement official or a law enforcement agency of this State or a law enforcement official or a law enforcement agency of a political subdivision of this State in the enforcement of any other law of this State or ordinance of a county or municipality where reasonable suspicion exists that the person is an alien and is unlawfully present in the United States, a reasonable attempt shall be made, when practicable, to determine the immigration status of the person, except if the determination may hinder or obstruct an investigation. Provides that any person who is arrested shall have the person's immigration status determined before the person is released. Provides that the person's immigration status shall be verified with the federal government. Provides that a law enforcement official or agency of this State or a political subdivision of this State may not consider race, color, or national origin in implementing the requirements of these provisions except to the extent permitted by the United States or Illinois Constitution. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes. Preempts home rule. Provides that the provisions of the Act are severable.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  11/3/2010HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Randy Ramey, Jr.
  11/10/2010HouseFirst Reading
  11/10/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

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