SB 5: Rights Violation in Immigration Enforcement Remedy
SB 5 status: Vetoed — Governor Vetoed (updated Jun 3, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThe act creates a statutory cause of action for a person who has their federal constitutional rights violated by another person who, acting under color of law, is participating in civil immigration enforcement. A person who violates the United States constitution while participating in civil immigration enforcement and...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Enhances legal accountability and potential deterrents for misconduct.
Risks
- Increases state fiscal exposure for legal costs and litigation expenses.
Society
Benefits
- Provides a clear statutory mechanism for addressing constitutional rights violations.
Risks
- Potential for increased friction between local authorities and federal immigration enforcement operations.
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
The bill was vetoed by the Governor, meaning its provisions are not currently in effect.
Analysis based on bill summary; lacks full legislative text.
Where it stands
Introduced
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