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HB3551 • 2025
Requires public bodies and law enforcement agencies to enforce federal immigration laws with respect to any individual who is convicted of a violent felony or Class A misdemeanor or felony sexual offense.
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
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In committee upon adjournment.
Motion to withdraw from Judiciary failed. Ayes, 29; Nays, 24--Bowman, Chaichi, Chotzen, Fragala, Gamba, Helm, Isadore, Kropf, Lively, Marsh, McDonald, McLain, Nathanson, Nelson, Neron, Nguyen D, Nosse, Pham H, Sanchez, Sosa, Tran, Valderrama, Walters, Watanabe; Excused, 6--Boshart Davis, Cate, Grayber, Nguyen H, Osborne, Wallan; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Speaker Fahey.
Referred to Judiciary.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Digest: Tells public bodies and bodies that enforce state laws to help enforce the nation's immigration laws. Applies only to persons who are convicted of certain crimes. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.2). Requires public bodies and law enforcement agencies to enforce federal immigration laws with respect to any individual who is convicted of a violent felony or Class A misdemeanor or felony sexual offense. Relating to: Relating to the enforcement of federal immigration laws with respect to individuals who are convicted of a crime. Current location: In House Committee