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SB639: Crime victims and witnesses; immigration status.
Chief Patron
Sen.
Patsy Ticer (D-30)
Patsy Ticer
(D-30)
Room 2007 Alexandria, VA
Served: 1996–
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Status
01/28/2008: In Courts of Justice Committee
Summary
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.
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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/09/2008, 01/09/2008 and 01/28/2008.
Identical Bills
The following bills are identical to this one: HB307
Introduced: 2008-01-03
Status: Failed to Pass in Committee
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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.