Terrorism, federal; those accused or convicted shall not be held in custody in state/local facility. (HB15)

Introduced By

Del. Bob Marshall (R-Manassas)

Progress

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Became Law

Description

Custody in state and local correctional facilities of those accused or convicted of federal terrorism. Provides that no person who is accused or convicted of terrorism in violation of federal law, as terrorism is defined in 18 U.S.C. 2331, shall be held in custody in any state, regional, or local correction facility unless (i) such person is also accused or convicted of a violation of state or local law or (ii) there is an agreement or contract with the federal government, as of June 30, 2010, to hold federal prisoners, which may include any such person, at such state, regional, or local correctional facility. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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