SM 17-001

Senate Memorial 17-001, which has been signed into law, urges the federal government to prevent the deportation of legal resident military veterans who are facing removal proceedings. This bill aims to protect individuals who have served in the U.S. military and are legally residing in Colorado but may be at risk of being deported. It affects veterans who might lose their residency status due to past legal issues or other factors unrelated to national security. Since it has been signed, the memorial serves as a formal request from Colorado to federal authorities rather than creating new state laws.