Establishes uniform statewide requirements for U and T visa certifications for noncitizen crime victims.

The bill establishes uniform statewide requirements for U and T visa certifications for noncitizen crime victims. It mandates that each state and county certifying entity adopt a written policy and process for issuing these certifications, ensuring consistency with federal laws. The bill requires the Department of the Attorney General to provide training to certifying officials and entities to comply with federal requirements. It also mandates annual reporting by certifying entities on U and T visa certification requests, forms signed, denials, and reasons for denials.

Establishes uniform statewide requirements for U and T visa certifications for noncitizen crime victims.

The bill establishes uniform statewide requirements for U and T visa certifications for noncitizen crime victims. It mandates that each state and county certifying entity adopt a written policy and process for issuing these certifications, ensuring consistency with federal laws. The bill requires the Department of the Attorney General to provide training to certifying officials and entities to comply with federal requirements. It also mandates annual reporting by certifying entities on U and T visa certification requests, forms signed, denials, and reasons for denials.