Bill > HB2457

This bill, known as the Saving Citizens' Resources Act, requires political subdivisions, county commissions, and city councils to collect and report quarterly data on the costs associated with undocumented immigrants. Specifically, local governments must declare expenses related to housing, sheltering, feeding, transporting, and educating individuals without a Permanent Resident Card, work visa, student visa, or those otherwise considered undocumented. Additionally, the bill mandates that hospitals accepting Medicaid include a voluntary immigration status inquiry on patient admission forms, with an assurance that the response will not affect patient care or lead to immigration authorities being notified. Hospitals must then submit quarterly reports to the state Department of Health detailing the number of patient admissions by citizenship status. By March 1 each year, the department must provide a comprehensive report to state leadership, including information on uncompensated care costs for undocumented immigrants, the impact on hospital services, and funding needs. Any local government found non-compliant with these reporting requirements may be considered in violation of the state's sanctuary city laws. The bill aims to provide transparency about the financial impact of undocumented immigrants on local government resources and healthcare systems.

Health and Social Services

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