Aliens, certain; eligibility for state and local public benefits. (HB439)
Introduced By
Del. Jackson Miller (R-Manassas) with support from 13 copatrons, whose average partisan position is:
Progress
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Description
Eligibility of certain aliens for state and local public benefits. Provides that no state or local funds shall be awarded or otherwise disbursed to any organization when the award or disbursement is made to circumvent the requirement that organizations determine the legal status of applicants before granting assistance. This bill also provides that no organization receiving state or local funds shall use the funds to provide benefits or assistance to persons who are otherwise ineligible for them. Amends § 63.2-503.1 (“Legal presence required for public assistance; exceptions; proof of legal presence.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Comments
HB439 and other bills (HB45, etc.) that are designed to restrict services to nonprofits or require nonprofits to verify legal presence of those who use services are duplicative and unnecessary. Worse, HB439 would have the impact of impeding service delivery and could harm quality of life in communities as resources are diverted from serving those in need. House Rules Committee apparently heard the message this year as this bill did not advance! For more information about the coalition of nonprofit organizations monitoring these bills, you may contact kerrie.wilson@restoninterfaith.org, cbean@nonprofitroundtable.org, or cvilla@serveinc.org.