LANSING, Mich. — Three bills approved for consideration by the Michigan Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee would place new limits on immigration-related enforcement actions and establish additional requirements for law enforcement officers interacting with the public.

The measures — Senate Bills 508, 509, and 510 — were introduced in August 2025 and completed committee analysis between Nov. 3 and Nov. 5. All three bills were sponsored by Democratic senators and address separate aspects of law enforcement authority, data sharing, and officer identification.

Restrictions on immigration enforcement locations

Senate Bill 508, sponsored by Mary Cavanagh, would prohibit law enforcement officers from conducting immigration enforcement actions at designated “sensitive locations” unless a court order authorized entry or the action was necessary to address an imminent public safety threat.

The bill defines immigration enforcement actions as arrests, interviews, searches, surveillance, or information gathering related to a person’s immigration or citizenship status. Sensitive locations would include schools, places of worship, hospitals, courthouses, and locations such as funerals, weddings, and facilities assisting vulnerable populations.

The legislation would not impose a measurable fiscal impact on state or local law enforcement agencies, according to the Senate Fiscal Agency, but would require officer training coordinated by the Michigan Council on Law Enforcement Standards.

Limits on sharing personal information

Senate Bill 509, introduced by Stephanie Chang, would restrict government entities from providing personal identifying information to individuals or organizations if the information is intended for use in federal immigration enforcement, unless a court-issued warrant is presented.

Under the bill, government entities would be required to verify the identity and purpose of anyone requesting personal data and obtain a sworn statement regarding whether the information would be used for immigration enforcement. If such use were indicated or suspected, the information could only be released with a valid federal or state court warrant.

The bill also would require annual reporting to the attorney general and the Legislature detailing the number of requests received, granted, or denied. Analysts estimate the reporting requirement would result in minor administrative costs for state and local governments.

Officer mask and uniform requirements

Senate Bill 510, sponsored by Jeremy Moss, would prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing masks or personal disguises while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties, with limited exceptions.

The bill would require officers to wear an appropriate uniform displaying a name or badge number. Exceptions would include masks worn for medical protection, exposure to airborne toxins during a declared emergency, or physical face protection. The restriction would not apply to officers engaged in undercover assignments.

Violations would be classified as a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a fine of up to $500. The bill is expected to have minimal fiscal impact, though it could result in additional misdemeanor cases and associated enforcement costs.

Legislative status

All three bills remain pending further legislative action. None would take effect unless approved by both chambers of the Legislature and signed into law by the governor.