Immigrant Assistance, Office of; created. (HB1461)
Introduced By
Del. Kathy Tran (D-Springfield) with support from co-patron Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Office of Immigrant Assistance created. Establishes in the Department of Social Services an Office of Immigrant Assistance (the Office) to assist persons lawfully entering the United States and the Commonwealth for the purpose of becoming citizens. The Office shall provide (i) advice and assistance regarding the citizenship application process; (ii) assistance with finding and securing employment, housing, and services for which such persons may be eligible; (iii) information to localities and immigrant service organizations about state programs that help such persons find and secure employment, housing, and services for which they may be eligible and the benefits of such programs; and (iv) information to localities and immigrant service organizations regarding health epidemics and unlawful predatory actions, such as human trafficking, gang recruitment, and fraudulent financial and other schemes, to which communities of such persons may be especially vulnerable. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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01/17/2018 | Committee |
01/17/2018 | Presented and ordered printed 18103605D |
01/17/2018 | Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions |
01/23/2018 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1461) |
01/26/2018 | Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #3 |
02/02/2018 | Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (4-Y 2-N) |
02/13/2018 | Left in Health, Welfare and Institutions |