Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that prohibits undocumented immigrants from receiving public benefits in Indiana.

Highlights:

• Prohibits undocumented individuals present in the United States from receiving certain state or local public benefits (Sec. 1).

• Requires those applying for state or local public benefits to provide proof of the following (Sec. 1):

• That they are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States; or 

• That they are an immigrant lawfully present in the country.

• Prohibits state or local government agencies from providing undocumented individuals public benefits without verifying that they are lawfully present in the United States (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that this act take effect upon publication (Sec. 5).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits undocumented immigrants from receiving public benefits in Indiana.

Highlights:

• Prohibits undocumented individuals present in the United States from receiving certain state or local public benefits (Sec. 1).

• Requires those applying for state or local public benefits to provide proof of the following (Sec. 1):

• That they are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States; or 

• That they are an immigrant lawfully present in the country.

• Prohibits state or local government agencies from providing undocumented individuals public benefits without verifying that they are lawfully present in the United States (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that this act take effect upon publication (Sec. 5).

Full Bill Text