IMMIGRANT VICTIM OF CRIME ACT
Summary
Creates the Immigrant Victim of Crime Reporting Act. Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a program for investigation of all criminal complaints made by victims who are undocumented residents of the United States. Prohibits the Department from releasing to any other state or federal agency any identifying information about the victim or his or her family unless the victim provides written consent. Requires the Department to investigate the complaint even if the victim does not provide written consent for release of identifying information. Directs the Governor to petition the appropriate federal agency to obtain legal immigration status for the victim or any witness necessary to the investigation or prosecution of any violent crime or felony offense.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2005
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 1, 2005
Last action Mar 2, 2005
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Feb 8, 2005
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee
Feb 1, 2005
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Cynthia Soto
DDemocratic
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