Crime victims and witnesses; prohibits inquiry of immigration status. (SB441)
Introduced By
Sen.
Janet Howell (D-Reston)
Janet Howell
(D-Reston)
Served: 1992–
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Crime victims and witnesses; immigration status. View Full Text »
Status
02/29/2008: passed committee
View Bill's History
Video
Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/09/2008, 01/09/2008, 01/28/2008, 01/31/2008, 02/01/2008, 02/01/2008, 02/04/2008, 02/04/2008, 02/05/2008, 02/12/2008, 02/14/2008, 02/14/2008 and 02/29/2008.



Comments
This is a positive bill that will enhance public safety by assuring crime victims and witnesses to crime that they won't face immigration inquiries if they come forward to cooperate with police in getting criminals out of our communities.