House debates House Bill 444 amendments; two proposals fail, bill ordered for third reading

Feb 2, 2026

Delegates debated amendments to House Bill 444 that would (1) require 48‑hour notice before transferring detainees to federal immigration authorities and (2) ban arrest quotas, warrantless drone surveillance, unmanned aerial surveillance without a warrant, and no‑knock warrants. Both amendments failed on roll calls and HB 444 was ordered printed for third reading.

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The House debated two amendments to House Bill 444 during an evening session and rejected both before ordering the measure printed for a third reading.

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