NC S205

Creates Article 2 of Chapter 64 establishing eligibility requirements for public benefits based on lawful presence in the United States

Requires applicants for federal public benefits administered by the State or political subdivisions to present one of 11 specified documents (NC driver's license, passport, birth certificate, visa, employment authorization, etc.) demonstrating lawful presence

Requires applicants for state and local public benefits to submit the same documentation demonstrating lawful presence, with exceptions for tribal members, elderly, and persons with disabilities or incapacity

Makes failure to report discovered federal immigration law violations by government employees administering these benefits a Class 2 misdemeanor, including supervisors who knew of and failed to direct reporting

Becomes effective October 1, 2011