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SB491 • 2025
Directs an arresting officer to notify federal immigration authorities when a person is arrested for delivery or manufacture of a controlled substance.
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.
In committee upon adjournment.
Referred to Judiciary.
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Digest: The Act makes police notify ICE if a person is arrested for some drug crimes. The Act also limits pretrial release for those persons. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.7). Directs an arresting officer to notify federal immigration authorities when a person is arrested for delivery or manufacture of a controlled substance. Limits pretrial release for persons arrested for delivery or manufacture of a controlled substance. Relating to: Relating to persons arrested for drug crimes. Current location: In Senate Committee