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SENATE BILL NO. 1156 Offered January 9, 2019 Prefiled January 2, 2019 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-1409.1, relating to sanctuary policies. ---------- Patrons-- Black; Delegate: LaRock ---------- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice ----------

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.