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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
02/28/2024
02/28/2024
Crossed Over
02/09/2024
02/09/2024
Passed
03/25/2024
03/25/2024
Dead
Vetoed
05/17/2024
05/17/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Noncitizens of the United States; terminology. Removes the term "alien" as it pertains to persons who are not citizens or nationals of the United States and replaces it with synonymous language, as appropriate, throughout the Code of Virginia.
AI Summary
This bill removes the term "alien" as it pertains to persons who are not citizens or nationals of the United States and replaces it with synonymous language, such as "noncitizen" or "person who is not a citizen or national of the United States", throughout the Code of Virginia. The changes are intended to update the terminology used to refer to non-U.S. citizens across various sections of Virginia law, including provisions related to employment, immigration status, benefits, licensing, and other areas.
Committee Categories
Justice, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (7)
Alfonso Lopez (D)*,
Irene Shin (D)*,
Nadarius Clark (D),
J.R. Henson (D),
Fernando Martinez (D),
Sam Rasoul (D),
Vivian Watts (D),
Last Action
Governor: Vetoed by Governor (on 05/17/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+sum+HB962 |
| Governor's recommendation | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+amd+HB962AG |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+ful+HB962ER+hil |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+ful+HB962+hil |
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