2025 SESSION
INTRODUCED
25100899D
SENATE BILL NO. 772
Offered January 8, 2025
Prefiled December 23, 2024
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 63.2-503.2, relating to Department of Social Services; applications for public assistance; immigration status inquiry.
PatronSturtevant
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 63.2-503.2 as follows:
63.2-503.2. Immigration status inquiry for public assistance applications.
As permitted by federal law, the local director or Commissioner shall inquire as to the immigration status of all persons applying for public assistance benefits administered by the Department.