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Lawmakers debate immigration enforcement bill and 'criminalization' of homelessness; local leaders voice civil‑liberties concerns

Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce legislative update · February 2, 2026

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Senator Yoder and Representative Pierce described Senate Bill 76 (immigration enforcement measures) and SB285 (measures addressing camping/homelessness). Local advocates, law‑enforcement groups and civil‑rights organizations cautioned SB76 may duplicate federal law and SB285's 48‑hour move-on rule could undercut efforts to connect people to services.

During the chamber update Senator Shelly Yoder and Representative Matt Pierce discussed immigration and homelessness legislation now moving through the General Assembly. Yoder said SB76 would require cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and described it as "virtue signaling" in parts; she noted…

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