Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3542: Establishes the "Community Safety and Law Enforcement Integrity Act"
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 1, RSMo, by adding thereto five new sections relating to federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 1, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto five new sections, to be known as sections 1.3080, 1.3082, 1.3084, 1.3086, and 1.3088, to read as follows: 1.3080. 1. The provisions of sections 1.3080 to 1.3088 shall be known and may be referred to as the "Community Safety and Law Enforcement Integrity Act". 2. For purposes of sections 1.3080 to 1.3088, the following terms mean: (1) "Immigration enforcement agreement", a contract, ag.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 1, RSMo, by adding thereto five new sections relating to federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 1, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto five new sections, to be known as sections 1.3080, 1.3082, 1.3084, 1.3086, and 1.3088, to read as follows: 1.3080. 1. The provisions of sections 1.3080 to 1.3088 shall be known and may be referred to as the "Community Safety and Law Enforcement Integrity Act". 2. For purposes of sections 1.3080 to 1.3088, the following terms mean: (1) "Immigration enforcement agreement", a contract, agreement, intergovernmental service agreement, or memorandum of understanding with the federal government that authorizes the state, a unit of local government, a county sheriff, or any agency, officer, employee, or agent of the state or a unit of local government to enforce civil immigration law. Such term includes an agreement made in accordance with 8 U.S.C. Section 1103, 8 U.S.C. Section 1357, or any other federal law; (2) "Public funds", any funds received or controlled by the state or any agency or political subdivision thereof including, but not limited to, funds derived from federal, state, or local taxes, gifts or grants from any source, public or private, federal grants or payments, or intergovernmental transfers. 3. The state, a unit of local government, a county sheriff, or …