HCS/HB 1626 - Under federal law, unlawfully present aliens are not eligible for state or local public benefits with certain exceptions. This act references federal law stating that such aliens are ineligible and the exceptions. Applicants for benefits shall provide proof of citizenship, residency, or lawful presence in order to receive benefits. If applicants cannot provide such proof they can sign an affidavit attesting to their status and shall be eligible to receive temporary benefits until their status can be determined.
If an applicant is an alien, the applicant shall not receive benefits until lawful presence is verified by the federal government.
Nonprofit organizations are exempted from the provisions of the act.
This act is similar to SB 1250 (2006), SB 348(2007), SB 626 (2008), SB 751 (2008), SB 1255 (2008), SB 858 (2008), and SB 1186 (2008).
CHRIS HOGERTY