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Michigan House passes package curbing local ‘sanctuary’ policies, with penalties tied to state funding
Summary
The Michigan House voted to prohibit local governments from enacting sanctuary policies and to allow the state to withhold certain funds from jurisdictions that adopt such policies; related bills passed on party-line votes and were given immediate effect.
The Michigan House of Representatives passed a package of bills aimed at prohibiting local ‘‘sanctuary’’ policies and enabling the state to withhold specified funds from jurisdictions that adopt such policies.
House Bill 4338, introduced by Rep. Cabot, and companion measures including House Bill 4339 and House Bill 4342 were debated on the floor and passed by roll call votes. The clerk announced final tallies: HB 4338 passed 58-48, HB 4339 passed 58-48, and HB 4342 passed 57-49. Majority Floor Leader Matthew Posthumus moved and secured immediate effect for the measures.
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