2025 SESSION

INTRODUCED

25100898D

HOUSE BILL NO. 1651

Offered January 13, 2025

Prefiled January 3, 2025

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—Ballard

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Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services

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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.