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SB 62 · 2025 · Senate · Judiciary Committee

Local police immigration enforcement cooperation

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(New Title) relative to law enforcement participation in a federal immigration program and relative to cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

Prohibits state, county, and municipal governments from impeding law enforcement agencies from participating in federal immigration enforcement agreements such as the 287(g) program, establishes remedies for violations, and authorizes related county correctional cooperation with federal immigration authorities.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · May 22, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✓House
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill provides that neither the state nor any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state shall prohibit or impede any state, county, or local law enforcement agency from applying for entry or entering into an agreement with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to participate in a federal 287(g) program pursuant to 8 U.S.C. section 1357(g).

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

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Sponsors

Sen. Bill GannonRPrimeChair· Judiciary
  • Sen. Timothy LangRMajority Whip
  • Sen. Kevin AvardRDeputy Majority Whip
  • Sen. Sharon CarsonRPresident of the Senate
  • Sen. Keith MurphyRDeputy President Pro Tempore
  • Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Sen. Victoria SullivanRVice Chair· Education
  • Sen. Regina BirdsellRMajority Leader
  • Rep. JD BernardyRClerk· Science, Technology and Energy
  • Rep. Kenneth WeylerRChair· Finance

Also: Sen. Tim McGoughR, Rep. Aboul KhanR, Rep. Lilli WalshR

Public testimony

239 signed in online · 45 wrote testimony

3% support97% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“No sanctuary acts! Follow federal law... Those who support sanctuary acts, should be personally liable for crimes committed by dems illegals! Over the padt 4 years there have been countless murders, rapes, and drug deaths.…”
— William Bigg, Goffstownsupports
“I am in full support of our state cooperating with ICE to remove illegal immigrants from our communities.”
— Jacqueline Larochelle, New Bostonsupports
“These "anti-sanctuary" bills are so counter to the ethic of New Hampshire. We value local control. We value decisions being made where they are going to have the most impact. We value a state government that has a light touch.…”
— James Verschueren, Doveropposes
“I am writing to respectfully urge you to vote NO on SB 62, which would prevent local governments in New Hampshire from restricting participation in the federal 287(g) immigration enforcement program.…”
— Blossom Dodge, Concordopposes
“This bill is unnecessary as there are already plenty of procedures and processes in place to ensure good communication between families and school staff. Making them adversaries will not result in good outcomes for students, who should be our focus. Oppose this bill.”
— Dorothy Bauer, Antrimopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2025-01-231:00 pmSenate JudiciarySH 100Public hearing
  • 2025-04-0910:00 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyLOB 202-204Public hearing
  • 2025-04-2311:00 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyLOB 202-204Public hearing
  • 2025-04-2510:00 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyLOB 202-204Public hearingcancelled

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025SenIntroduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 3
  2. Jan 23, 2025SenHearing: 01/23/2025, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm; SC 7
  3. Jan 30, 2025Sen: Ought to Pass, 01/30/2025, Vote 3-2; SC 7A
  4. Jan 30, 2025SenOught to Pass: RC 15Y-8N, MA; OT3rdg; 01/30/2025; SJ 4
  5. Mar 27, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 11 P. 110
  6. Apr 9, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 04/09/2025 11:30 am LOB 202-204
  7. Apr 23, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 04/23/2025 11:00 am LOB 202-204
  8. Apr 25, 2025House==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 04/25/2025 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  9. Apr 23, 2025HouseMajority : Ought to Pass 04/23/2025 (Vote 9-7; RC) HC 23 P. 11
  10. Apr 30, 2025HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  11. May 8, 2025HouseFLAM # 2025-1941h (Rep. Scherr): AF RC 161-199 05/08/2025 HJ 14 P. 15
  12. May 8, 2025HouseFLAM # 2025-1957h(NT) (Rep. Sweeney): AA RC 202-160 05/08/2025 HJ 14 P. 18
  13. May 8, 2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-1957h: MA RC 200-162 05/08/2025 HJ 14 P. 21
  14. May 8, 2025HouseReconsider OTPA (Rep. Sweeney): MF VV 05/08/2025 HJ 14 P. 23
  15. May 15, 2025SenSen. Gannon Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, RC 15Y-8N, MA; 05/15/2025; SJ 13
  16. May 8, 2025HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2322e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/08/2025 HJ 14 P. 62
  17. May 15, 2025SenEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2322e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/15/2025); SJ 14
  18. May 8, 2025HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 05/08/2025 HJ 14 P. 62
  19. May 15, 2025SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/15/2025); SJ 14
  20. May 22, 2025SenSigned by the Governor on 05/22/2025; Chapter 0039; Effective 01/01/2026

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