HB1142 Relative to requirements for law enforcement officers assisting in immigration enforcement.
Relative to requirements for law enforcement officers assisting in immigration enforcement.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Prevents local police from spending limited resources on federal immigration duties that divert from local public safety needs.
Your Community
When immigrant communities fear local police, they stop reporting crimes and cooperating with investigations, making everyone less safe. This helps maintain trust.
Your Freedom
Establishes protections against local police acting as federal immigration agents without proper authority, safeguarding civil liberties.
Status
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
Sponsor
Alexis Simpson (D)
The Short Version
Establishes requirements and guardrails for when NH law enforcement assists with federal immigration enforcement. This aims to prevent local police from becoming de facto immigration agents, which can undermine community trust and public safety.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Immigrant communities
- ▲ Local law enforcement focused on their primary duties
- ▲ All residents who benefit from community-police trust
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Federal immigration enforcement seeking local assistance
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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