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HB 1798 Illegal aliens; eligibility for state and local public benefits.

Introduced by: David B. Albo | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Public benefits; proof of legal presence.  Provides that no person who is not a U.S. citizen or legally present in the United States is eligible for any state or local public benefits. The bill defines state and local public benefits, and sets forth a series of exceptions to this eligibility rule. The bill also requires applicants for state or local assistance to provide proof of legal presence in the United States and establishes a process for temporary receipt of benefits when applicants cannot provide such proof. This bill is identical to SB 1143.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Eligibility of aliens for state and local public benefits.  Provides that no person who is not a U.S. citizen or legally present in the United States are eligible for any state or local public benefits. The bill defines state and local public benefits, and sets forth a series of exceptions to this eligibility rule. The bill also requires applicants for state or local assistance to provide proof of being in the United States legally and establishes a process for temporary receipt of benefits when applicants cannot provide such proof.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Eligibility of aliens for state and local public benefits.  Provides that aliens who are not (i) a qualified alien, as defined in federal law; (ii) a nonimmigrant under the Immigration and Nationality Act; or (iii) an alien who is paroled into the United States under 8 U.S.C. § 1182(d)(5) for less than one year, are not eligible for any state or local public benefits. The bill defines state and local public benefits, and sets forth a series of exceptions to this eligibility rule. The bill also requires applicants for state or local assistance to provide proof of being in the United States legally and establishes a process for temporary receipt of benefits when applicants cannot provide such proof.