Loading chat...

MS HB318

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Becky Currie

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Mississippi state agencies from providing support or resources to federal agencies, contractors, or NGOs in transporting illegal aliens apprehended at the Southwest Border to Mississippi

  • Requires the Department of Public Safety to identify all illegal aliens transported to Mississippi since January 2023, collect information on their identities, criminal histories, and sponsors, and authorizes detention of vehicles suspected of transporting illegal aliens if state offenses are suspected

  • Mandates monthly reporting by the Attorney General and district attorneys to the Governor on criminal prosecutions and convictions involving illegal aliens, with data published on the Department of Public Safety website

  • Requires the Department of Human Services, Department of Health, and related agencies to determine state and local funds spent on healthcare and services for illegal aliens starting in fiscal year 2023 and annually thereafter

  • Directs the Department of Human Services to evaluate whether licensing agencies housing unaccompanied alien children meets "evidence of need" requirements, and mandates in-person welfare checks of placed children at least every six months until age 18

Legislative Description

Immigrants; prohibit Mississippi agencies from assisting federal agencies transporting into Mississippi.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/9/2023

Full Bill Text

No bill text available