HB 1570-FN-LOCAL (2026): relative to governmental budget authority for agreements for law enforcement agencies to participate in federal immigration enforcement.
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HB 1570-FN-LOCAL (2026)
relative to governmental budget authority for agreements for law enforcement agencies to participate in federal immigration enforcement.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Municipalities
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2026, with 505 people signed in online: 496 in support and 9 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 22, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 7–6 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 12, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 198–161.
Sponsors
- Rep. Buzz Scherr (D - Rock 26) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Paul Berch (D - Ches 6)
- Rep. David Meuse (D - Rock 37)
- Rep. Chris Muns (D - Rock 29)
- Rep. Alissandra Murray (D - Hills 20)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 22, 2026, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- January 22, 2026, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- February 12, 2026: floor debate, House
Votes
- February 12, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 198, nays 161, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 22, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/22/2026 11:00 am GP 159
- January 22, 2026: Executive Session: 01/22/2026 01:30 pm GP 159
- January 22, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/22/2026 (Vote 7-6; RC)
- February 12, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 198-161 02/12/2026