Crime victims and witnesses; immigration status. (SB639)
Introduced By
Sen. Patsy Ticer (D-Alexandria) with support from co-patron Del. Vivian Watts (D-Annandale)
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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Description
Crime victims and witnesses; immigration status. Prohibits law enforcement from questioning or investigating the immigration status of a person who reports that he was a victim of or witness to a crime. View Full Text »
Status
01/30/2008: Merged into SB441
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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.