Defendant; notifying consequences criminal proceedings can have on immigration.
It became law on Mar 24, 2025.
- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- House
- Latest action
- Mar 24, 2025
Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Done)
Floor (Done)
Law (Done)
What it does
Notifying defendant of consequences criminal proceedings can have on immigration. Requires that upon the defendant's first appearance for any misdemeanor or felony, the court shall advise the defendant of the following: The outcome of criminal proceedings may have federal immigration and naturalization consequences.
Where it goes next
Law in Virginia. Agencies now write the rules that carry it out, and courts can stay or strike it.
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Who is involved
VA HB 2560
- Alfonso LopezLead sponsor
- Shelly SimondsCo-sponsor
- Vivian WattsCo-sponsor
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