Jim Piwowarczyk, Wisconsin State Representative for 98th District | www.facebook.com
Jim Piwowarczyk, Wisconsin State Representative for 98th District | www.facebook.com
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "county sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill mandates that sheriffs in Wisconsin request proof of legal presence from individuals held in county jails for felonies, obliging them to comply with detainers and administrative warrants from the federal Department of Homeland Security regarding those detainees. Sheriffs must annually certify to the Department of Revenue their compliance or face a 15% reduction in the county's shared revenue payments for the next year. Sheriffs are required to document and report data on individuals verified as unlawfully present, including the nature of their offenses, to the Department of Justice, which must compile the data and submit reports to the legislature biannually starting Jan. 1, 2027. The bill provides immunity for law enforcement entities and officers from civil or criminal liability related to actions taken under its directives.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Julian Bradley (Republican-28th District), Representative Scott Allen (Republican-82nd District), Representative David Armstrong (Republican-67th District), Representative Tyler August (Republican-31st District), Representative Elijah R. Behnke (Republican-6th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator André Jacque (Republican-1st District), Senator Chris Kapenga (Republican-33rd District), and Senator Steve L. Nass (Republican-11th District), along 34 other co-sponsors.
Jim Piwowarczyk has co-authored another five bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Piwowarczyk, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 98th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Adam Neylon.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB24 | 02/12/2025 | County sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions. (FE) |
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