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HB9Introduced in the House

Immigrant Safety Act

Passed

Introduced by Eleanor Chavez, District 26

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Immigrant Safety Act

Where it stands

Signed by Governor - Chapter 5 - Feb. 5

February 5, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Final Passage · February 3, 2026

24

Yes

15

No

3

Absent or Not Voting

42 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
William Sharer1No
Steve Lanier2No
Shannon Pinto3Yes
George Munoz4No
Leo Jaramillo5Yes
Roberto Gonzales6Yes
Pat Woods7No
Pete Campos8Yes
Cindy Nava9Yes
Katy Duhigg10Yes

Bill history

  1. Sent to HCPAC - Referrals: HCPAC/HJC

  2. HCPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation

  3. HJC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)

  4. Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:40 N:29

  5. Sent to SJC - Referrals: SJC

  6. SJC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation

  7. Passed in the Senate - Y:24 N:15

  8. Signed by Governor - Chapter 5 - Feb. 5

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