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House committee approves bill allowing peace officers to check immigration status during stops
Summary
House Bill 278, amended to change a required duty to an authorization, passed committee 59-41. Supporters said it helps law enforcement address trafficking; opponents warned of burdens on officers and risks to tribal members.
Representative Nicholl introduced House Bill 278, which the committee amended in committee to change a required duty to an authorization. The bill authorizes — rather than requires — a peace officer to attempt to determine a person's immigration status during a lawful stop when reasonable suspicion exists.
"In the bill, you'll see where we made some amendments," Nicholl said, noting the word "require" was…
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