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KS SB254
KS SB254Prohibiting aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States from receiving any state or local public benefit in accordance with applicable federal law.
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Introduced
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning immigration; relating to state and local public benefits and eligibility thereof; prohibiting aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States from receiving any state or local public benefit in accordance with applicable federal law; requiring individuals 18 years of age and older who apply for any state or local public benefit to provide proof of being lawfully present; prohibiting the state or any county or local agency from providing any public benefit to any alien without first verifying that the alien is lawfully present by use of the existing systematic alien verification for entitlements program; requiring state and local agencies administering public benefits to cooperate with the United States department of homeland security in achieving verification of an alien's lawful presence; relating to release prior to criminal trial; requiring any person charged with a crime who is not a citizen or national of the United States to undergo verification of such person's immigration status; creating a rebuttable presumption that a person determined to be an alien who is unlawfully present is at risk of flight; amending K.S.A. 22-2802 and repealing the existing section.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States from receiving state or local public benefits, with some exceptions as defined by federal law, and requires anyone 18 or older applying for such benefits to prove they are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or lawfully present alien, using documentation recognized by the state's motor vehicle division or federal government. State and local agencies must verify an applicant's lawful presence using the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program, operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and cooperate with federal authorities for this verification. Additionally, the bill amends existing law regarding pre-trial release for criminal defendants, requiring verification of immigration status for non-U.S. citizens and creating a presumption that an unlawfully present alien is a flight risk, thus potentially impacting bond decisions. The bill also repeals the existing version of K.S.A. 22-2802, which previously addressed immigration status verification for defendants.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Federal and State Affairs (Senate)
Last Action
House Motion to accede adopted; Representative Kessler, Representative Schmoe and Representative Meyer appointed as conferees (on 02/10/2026)
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