Relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements.

Contracts

• Private Corrections MSAs: Master Service Agreements between counties and private jail operators (e.g., GEO, CoreCivic, LaSalle) must be amended to include federal immigration enforcement as a deliverable.
• Pass-Through Provisions: Vendors must negotiate terms to ensure state grant funds received by the Sheriff (up to $140k/year) are passed through to the private operator incurring the training and staffing costs.
• Indemnification: Review and strengthen indemnification clauses to protect the private vendor against third-party civil rights claims arising from state-mandated federal enforcement.

Hiring/Training

• Federal Training: Designated officers must undergo federal 287(g) training (typically 4 weeks off-site). Rosters must be adjusted to cover these absences.
• Dual Reporting: Establish protocols for deputized officers who will report to ICE supervisors for immigration tasks while remaining under the employment of the private vendor or county.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Segregated Accounting: Finance departments must create specific cost centers effective September 30, 2025, to track personnel, equipment, and training costs for grant reimbursement.
• Evidence of Attempt: If ICE denies an agreement, the Sheriff/Vendor must maintain a "Proof of Attempt" file (certified mail, official logs) to submit to the Attorney General annually to avoid civil penalties.
• Data Integration: Jail management systems must be updated to export data required by the Comptroller, mirroring reports currently sent to the Commission on Jail Standards.

Fees & Costs

• Unfunded Mandate Risk: While grants are authorized, they are "subject to appropriation." If the Legislature fails to fund the grant program, the legal mandate to perform the work remains, potentially costing operators $80,000–$140,000+ annually in unrecovered costs.
• Insurance Premiums: Liability insurance carriers will likely re-rate policies due to increased Section 1983 (civil rights) exposure.