Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2188: Designated illegal acts; transfer of prisoners convicted of acts.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2188 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Designated illegal acts; transfer of prisoners convicted of acts. Primary sponsor: Nicholas J. Freitas. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): Left in Public Safety.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Transfer of prisoners convicted of designated illegal acts. Requires the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with the consent of the appropriate state authorities, to take physical custody of and responsibility for any alien upon conviction of certain felony offenses. Under current law, such agency has discretion to take physical custody of any such alien. Additionally, the bill adds any felony violation of criminal sexual assault to the list of such authorized felony offenses.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas J. Freitas | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Public Safety
- Referred from Courts of Justice and referred to Public Safety (Voice Vote)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25100582D