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Introduced
01/10/2017
01/10/2017
In Committee
02/20/2017
02/20/2017
Crossed Over
02/22/2017
02/22/2017
Passed
03/07/2017
03/07/2017
Dead
Vetoed
03/27/2017
03/27/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Sanctuary policies prohibited. Provides that no locality shall adopt any ordinance, procedure, or policy that restricts the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits localities in Virginia from adopting any ordinance, procedure, or policy that restricts the enforcement of federal immigration laws. In other words, it prevents local governments from establishing "sanctuary" policies that limit cooperation with federal authorities in enforcing immigration laws.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (10)
Ben Cline (R)*,
Charles Poindexter (R)*,
Jeffrey Campbell (R),
James Edmunds (R),
C. Matthew Fariss (R),
C. Todd Gilbert (R),
David LaRock (R),
Robert Marshall (R),
Jackson Miller (R),
Thomas Wright (R),
Last Action
(67 affirmative votes required to override) (on 04/05/2017)
Official Document
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