Requires the referral of applicants who fail citizenship or immigration verification to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (8/1/26) (OR SEE FISC NOTE)

Also relevant to:Immigrant / non-citizen

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Source: OpenStates · fetched April 22, 2026

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Louisiana Trans AdvocatesOPPOSE

This bill would require state agencies to refer public benefit applicants who fail citizenship or immigration verification to ICE. It would require state agencies to verify citizenship or immigration status for applicants seeking public benefits such as Medicaid, SNAP, and other government assistance, and would require agencies to report individuals with unsatisfactory immigration status to ICE. Applicants who cannot verify eligible immigration status could lose access to public benefits and have their information referred to federal immigration authorities, increasing the risk of enforcement actions.

Source: latransadvocates.orgVerified April 13, 2026

Louisiana Trans AdvocatesOPPOSE

Applicants who cannot verify eligible immigration status could lose access to public benefits and have their information referred to federal immigration authorities, increasing the risk of enforcement actions.

The bill would require state agencies to verify citizenship or immigration status for applicants seeking public benefits such as Medicaid and SNAP, and require agencies to report individuals with unsatisfactory immigration status to ICE.

Source: latransadvocates.orgVerified April 13, 2026

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