HB 6366 Summary

• State agencies and political subdivisions must verify lawful presence in the United States for applicants age 18+ seeking federal, state, or local public benefits, with exceptions for emergency medical treatment, disaster relief, immunizations, and certain community assistance programs.

• Law enforcement officers must attempt to verify immigration status of anyone lawfully stopped, detained, or arrested who is reasonably suspected of being unlawfully present, and must transfer confirmed unlawfully present aliens to federal custody upon discharge or fine.

• State and local officials are prohibited from adopting policies that limit or restrict federal immigration law enforcement and may share immigration status information with federal agencies for investigation, benefit determination, identity confirmation, and federal registration compliance purposes.

• False statements in required affidavits regarding citizenship or lawful presence constitute misdemeanors punishable by up to 91 days imprisonment and/or $500 fines; false citizenship claims must be reported to U.S. attorneys.

• Willfully failing to apply for alien registration or carry registration documents violates state law with penalties of up to 91 days imprisonment and/or $500 civil fines; enhanced penalties of up to 6 months imprisonment and/or $1,000 fines apply if the violation occurs while possessing controlled substances, deadly weapons, or terrorism-related property.