The Widening Impact of SB 1070: A State by State Look

Even before Arizona’s new takes effect, lawmakers in other states are following Arizona’s lead. Here are the states that are considering or have introduced laws similar to Arizona’s

statutes that target illegal immigrants.

State Bill Status Sen. Michelle McManus (R) introduced Senate bill 1388 Referred to the Senate Judiciary on June 15, 2010. This requires law enforcement Committee on June 15, 2010. officers make a reasonable attempt when practicable to determine the immigration status of any person Michigan Legislature - Senate Bill 1388 detained under any lawful stop, detention, or arrest if (2010) there is a reasonable suspicion that the person is an illegal alien. Rep. Steve Drazkowski, R-Mazeppa, introduced The bill introduced to the house, but will legislation that would create a Minnesota Illegal not advance this year. Immigration Enforcement Team and require immigrants to carry an “alien registration” card. The bill uses the Minnesota HF3830 same “reasonable suspicion” protocol that has generated criticism against Arizona’s law. The bill is referred to as “ The Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act” Nebraska The town of Fremont approved a ban on hiring or State Sen. Charlie Janssen of Fremont renting property to illegal immigrants. plans to introduce a stricter immigration bill in 2011 based at least in part on City of Fremont, Nebraska Immigration Ordinance Arizona's law.

Oklahoma House Bill 1804 restricts undocumented immigrants Republican state Rep. Randy Terrill from obtaining IDs or public assistance, give police plans to introduce a bill that would also authority to check the status of anyone arrested, and likely include asset seizure and forfeiture make it a felony to knowingly provide shelter, provisions for immigration-related crimes transportation or employment to the undocumented. and harsher penalties for illegal immigrants caught with guns. The bill will HB 1804 Summary not be heard this session.

Pennsylvania The proposed immigration bill, House Bill 2479, will The bill was introduced, but will not create new state offenses for being in the country advance this year. illegally, for human trafficking and for applying for work while being an illegal immigrant. HB 2479

Rhode Island The new immigration bill (HB 8142) mirrors Arizona law The bill was killed by the House Speaker and would allow police to check people for proof of legal Gordon Fox. U.S. residency.

Rhode Island HB 8142

South Carolina Immigration law (HB 4919) requires police to check a The bill was introduced to the Senate person’s status after he or she is stopped or detained Judiciary subcommittee, but will not for another reason. advance in 2010.

South Carolina HB 4919

Utah Utah Senate Bill 81 requires immigrants to carry proof of Not implemented due to police status, require law enforcement officers to question enforcement’s resistance to the new bill. anyone they believe is in the country illegally, and target The bill will be presented to in the 2011 employers who hire or transport undocumented Utah legislative session in January. immigrants. Utah SB 81