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KS HB2373
KS HB2373Prohibiting 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
02/11/2025
02/11/2025
In Committee
02/11/2025
02/11/2025
Crossed Over
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 introduces strict measures regarding public benefits and legal status for immigrants in Kansas. It prohibits individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States from receiving state or local public benefits, with limited exceptions. The legislation requires all applicants aged 18 and older to provide documentary proof of citizenship, permanent residency, or lawful presence when applying for public benefits, using verification methods like the systematic alien verification for entitlements program operated by the Department of Homeland Security. The bill also modifies criminal bail procedures by mandating immigration status verification for non-citizen defendants and creating a rebuttable presumption that unlawfully present aliens pose a flight risk. Additionally, the bill specifically addresses postsecondary education, stating that undocumented immigrants cannot receive reduced tuition or fee amounts at educational institutions. The legislation includes a severability clause, meaning that if any part of the act is found unconstitutional, the remaining provisions will remain in effect, and it is set to take effect upon publication in the state statute book.
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Government Affairs
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Federal and State Affairs (House)
Last Action
House Hearing: Monday, February 17, 2025, 9:00 AM Room 346-S - CANCELED (on 02/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2373/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2373_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2373_00_0000.pdf |
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