2020 House Bill 5411

Criminalize census interference

Introduced in the House

Jan. 28, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Alex Garza (D-12)

To authorize a year in prison and a $1,000 fine for falsely representing oneself as a census taker or assuming census taker activities with the intent to interfere with the operation of the census or to obtain information or consent to an otherwise unlawful search or seizure.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 13, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 27, 2020

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 28, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety