2025 SESSION

INTRODUCED

25100899D

SENATE BILL NO. 772

Offered January 8, 2025

Prefiled December 23, 2024

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 63.2-503.2, relating to Department of Social Services; applications for public assistance; immigration status inquiry.

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Patron—Sturtevant

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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 63.2-503.2 as follows:

§ 63.2-503.2. Immigration status inquiry for public assistance applications.

As permitted by federal law, the local director or Commissioner shall inquire as to the immigration status of all persons applying for public assistance benefits administered by the Department.