Pleas: immigration.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill amends the Penal Code so defense lawyers must advise clients about immigration consequences and prosecutors must discuss ways to avoid those consequences during plea talks. If a defendant shows they offered a plea that would lessen immigration harm and the prosecutor refused, the court can hold a hearing and order remedies. It also provides for state reimbursement of any local costs the mandate creates.

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Hearings

• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Apr 21, 2026
• Public Safety
  Public Safety · Apr 21, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Apr 14, 2026
• Public Safety
  Public Safety · Apr 14, 2026

History

1. Apr 21, 2026In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
2. Apr 14, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
3. Mar 10, 2026Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
4. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
5. Mar 9, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
6. Feb 21, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
7. Feb 20, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Gipson · sponsor

Bill text

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