Bill > HB42

This bill requires various state agencies in Ohio to collect and report detailed data about the citizenship and immigration status of individuals they interact with, including those in law enforcement, education, job and family services, rehabilitation and correction, and Medicaid. Specifically, the bill mandates that these agencies track and annually report the number of individuals who are United States citizens or nationals, those who are lawfully present in the United States (with specific immigration statuses), and those who are not lawfully present. For example, school districts must now collect and report the number of students in each of these citizenship categories, law enforcement agencies must track the citizenship status of detained individuals, and departments of job and family services must report on the citizenship status of households receiving benefits. Each agency is required to submit these reports to the governor by the end of January or February each year, with the governor then preparing a summary report to the general assembly. The bill aims to create a comprehensive system of tracking citizenship and immigration status across multiple state agencies, potentially to inform policy decisions and resource allocation.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb42