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SB149 • 2025

Requires the Department of Human Services to contract with eligible entities to provide support services to refugees residing in this state, for up to 24 months, and immigration assistance and referrals to individuals who are seeking a refugee status.

Requires the Department of Human Services to contract with eligible entities to provide support services to refugees residing in this state, for up to 24 months, and immigration assistance and referrals to individuals who are seeking a refugee status.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Jama,, Manning Jr, Senator Frederick,, Reynolds,
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-04-17 Senate

    Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)

  3. 2025-04-17 Senate

    Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.

  4. 2025-04-08 Senate

    Work Session held.

  5. 2025-04-07 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  6. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Judiciary.

  7. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

<b>Digest: Tells DHS to contract to provide support services to refugees. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3).</b>
[<i>Digest: Makes DHS do a study on immigration and submit a report on its findings. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.7).</i>]
[<i>Requires the Department of Human Services to study immigration. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to human services not later than September 15, 2026.</i>]
[<i>Sunsets on January 2, 2027.</i>]
<b>Requires the Department of Human Services to contract with eligible entities to provide support services to refugees residing in this state, for up to 24 months, and immigration assistance and referrals to individuals who are seeking a refugee status. Defines "eligible entity" and modifies definition of "refugee."</b>
Relating to: Relating to immigration.
Current location: In Senate Committee