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History
- Print number 8211a
- Amend (t) and recommit to rules
- Referred to rules
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S8211A
Title of bill
An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to prohibiting law enforcement agencies and peace officers from inquiring about the nationality or immigration status of a victim or witness to a criminal offense
Purpose or general idea of bill
Provide victims and witnesses the opportunity to come forward about crimes without fear of actions dealing with retribution and/or detrimental effect to their immigration status.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1. The criminal procedure law is amended by adding new section 2.25 to read as follows:
Section 2.25 Prohibitions on law enforcement agencies and peace officers
A law enforcement agency of the state or political subdivision of the state or a peace officer may not inquire as to the nationality or immigration status of victim of or witness to a criminal offense except as necessary to investigate the offense.
Justification
To ensure that criminals are removed from the general population regardless of the immigration status of victims and witnesses involved in the crime.
Prior legislative history
None.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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