Bill Text: VA HB2000 | 2017 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Sanctuary policies; prohibited.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 10-0)

Status: (Vetoed) 2017-04-05 - (67 affirmative votes required to override) [HB2000 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2017-HB2000-Enrolled.html

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VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-1409.1, relating to sanctuary policies. [H 2000] Approved

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 15.2-1409.1 as follows:

§15.2-1409.1. Establishment of sanctuary policies prohibited.

No locality shall adopt any ordinance, procedure, or policy that restricts the enforcement of federal immigration laws.