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SB1227: Extortion; withholding immigration document.

Chief Patron

Sen. Janet Howell (D-32)

Janet Howell (D-32)
Served: 1992–

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	Introduced
	Passed Committee
	Passed House
	Passed Senate
	Signed by Governor
	Became Law

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Bill is Dead

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Summary

Extortion of immigrants; penalty. Provides that any person who confiscates, withholds or threatens to withhold any actual or purported passport, immigration document, or other government identification document, and thereby extorts money, property, or pecuniary benefit or any note, bond, or other evidence of debt from him or any other person, is guilty of a Class 5 felony.

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