Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits and bans "sanctuary city" policies in the state of New Hampshire.

Highlights:

• Prohibits and bans "sanctuary city" policies in the state of New Hampshire (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that unless expressly prohibited by state or federal law, local governmental entities may not prohibit or impede any state or federal law enforcement agency from complying with federal immigration laws (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that any local governmental entity that violates this chapter may be subject to action by the attorney general, who may file suit against a local governmental entity in a court of competent jurisdiction for violations (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes relief for violations to be determined by the court and may include injunctive relief and punitive damages (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that punitive damages may include a fine of up to 25% of the total state funds received by the local government entity in the fiscal year when the violation occurred.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect beginning January 1, 2026 (Sec. 2).

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