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HB5477Introduced in the House of Delegates

Relating to federal immigration enforcement.

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Bill Ridenour, District 100

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

The purpose of this bill relates to federal immigration enforcement. The bill supplements and expands existing cooperation requirements. The bill mandates participation by state-supported law enforcement agencies in the federal 287(g) program. The bill requires detention facilities of a specified operational capacity to seek and maintain the Jail Enforcement Model. The bill authorizes use of the Warrant Service Officer Model only upon written federal denial. The bill establishes minimum operational standards. The bill provides for reporting and audits. The bill authorizes enforcement by the Attorney General. The bill requires withholding of certain state funds for noncompliance. The bill provides immunity. The bill provides for rulemaking. Finally, the bill provides for severability and an effective date.

Where it stands

To House Judiciary

February 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Judiciary

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