HCS HB 1626 -- PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS (Emery)

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN:  Special Committee on Immigration

This substitute prohibits persons who are not citizens or
permanent residents of the United States or who do not possess
lawful immigration status from receiving state or local public
assistance unless it is mandated under federal law.  Documentary
evidence accepted by the Department of Revenue for obtaining a
driver's license will suffice as proof of citizenship, permanent
residency, or lawful immigration status when applying for
benefits.  Individuals can temporarily receive state or local
public assistance for up to 90 days while obtaining the necessary
documentation or indefinitely if the applicant provides a copy of
a completed birth certificate application which is pending.
Nonprofit organizations regulated by the Internal Revenue Service
are not required to enforce these restrictions, nor are they
prohibited from providing aid.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2009, FY 2010, and
FY 2011.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:10 pm