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SB441: Crime victims and witnesses; prohibits inquiry of immigration status.

Chief Patron

Sen. Janet Howell (D-Reston)

Janet Howell (D-Reston)
Served: 1992–

Progress

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

Status

02/29/2008: passed committee
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Summary

Crime victims and witnesses; immigration status.

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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

CG2 Consulting, tracking this bill in Photosynthesis, notes:

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.

Poll Results

4 votes

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