Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 172: Failure to assist in immigration enforcement.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 172 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Failure to assist in immigration enforcement. Primary sponsor: Jim Tomes (Republican), Mike Young (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2025): Senator Tomes added as second author.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Makes it a Class B misdemeanor for: (1) a law enforcement officer to refuse to cooperate with state or federal agencies or officials in the enforcement of immigration laws; and (2) an individual to adopt a policy barring a law enforcement officer from cooperating with state or federal agencies or officials in the enforcement of immigration laws. Establishes certain defenses for the law enforcement officer.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Tomes | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Mike Young | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senator Tomes added as second author
- Authored by Senator Young M
- First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law