2025 SESSION

INTRODUCED

25102656D

HOUSE BILL NO. 2560

Offered January 13, 2025

Prefiled January 12, 2025

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 19.2 a section numbered 19.2-271.7, relating to notifying defendant of consequences criminal proceedings can have on immigration.

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Patrons—Lopez, Simonds and Watts

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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 19.2 a section numbered 19.2-271.7 as follows:

§ 19.2-271.7. Notifying defendant of consequences criminal proceedings can have on immigration.

At the initial court hearing 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.