Immigrant Assistance, Office of; created. (SB606)
Introduced By
Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria) with support from co-patron Del. Mark Levine (D-Alexandria)
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 about state programs that help such persons find and secure employment, housing, and services for which they may be eligible; 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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01/09/2018 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18103009D |
01/09/2018 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/17/2018 | Rereferred from Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
01/17/2018 | Rereferred to Rehabilitation and Social Services |
01/23/2018 | Impact statement from DPB (SB606) |
01/26/2018 | Passed by indefinitely in Rehabilitation and Social Services (8-Y 7-N) (see vote tally) |