The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Senate Legislative Services. The keyword,
summary, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative
intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
DIGEST
SB 100 Original 2025 Regular Session Miguez
Proposed law creates the "State Services and Benefits Legal Status and Accountability Act".
Proposed law defines terms, including "state services and benefits" as all services and benefits
provided by the La. Dept. of Health, state Dept. of Education, office of motor vehicles, Governor's
Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections,
Dept. of Children and Family Services, Dept. of Revenue, and Louisiana higher education
institutions, including but not limited to healthcare, education, licenses, emergency assistance, and
tax benefits.
Proposed law requires each agency defined in proposed law to determine the eligibility of individuals
receiving state services and benefits from the agency, including determining which individuals
attempting to receive state services and benefits are "illegal aliens" or "unaccompanied alien
children".
Proposed law requires the state agencies to determine and collect information as to what services or
benefits have been afforded to "illegal aliens" or "unaccompanied alien children" and calculate the
total dollar amount of services provided to individuals identified as "illegal aliens" or
"unaccompanied alien children".
Proposed law requires each agency to submit an annual report to the governor, the Dept. of Justice,
and the legislature.
Proposed law requires the annual report be submitted one week before the convening of each annual
legislative session and include all of the following:
(1)The total number of individuals receiving state services categorized by legal status.
(2)The total dollar amount of state services or benefits provided to all individuals identified as
"illegal aliens" and "unaccompanied alien children".
(3)A breakdown of services provided, including healthcare, education, motor vehicle services,
emergency preparedness, tax benefits, and other relevant services and/or benefits.
(4)A summary of any actions taken to ensure compliance with federal immigration law in
meeting its obligations under proposed law. Proposed law requires each agency to post the full report on publicly accessible websites.
Proposed law requires every state agency, board, and commission to adhere to and comply with
federal immigration law and all other laws applicable to confidentiality and privacy of the
information gathered, compiled, reported, and published.
Proposed law requires each agency to implement a standardized process for verifying the legal status
of individuals seeking state services, which may include but is not limited to any of the following:
(1)Requesting proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence in the U.S., such as a U.S. passport,
permanent resident card, or other proof of lawful presence in the U.S. issued by the U.S.
Dept. of Homeland Security or U.S. Dept. of State.
(2)Coordinating with the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security or other federal agencies to verify
the legal status of individuals.
Proposed law requires the agencies to make reasonable efforts to ensure that any state service or
benefit is provided only to individuals who meet the legal criteria for eligibility in accordance with
federal and state laws.
Proposed law authorizes the agency's funding may be withheld if any agency fails to comply with
the provisions of proposed law.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 49:1511-1517)