Combatting Illegal Immigration

2025 Special Session A Introduced by Mike Caruso and 1 co-sponsor

HB 15A, Combatting Illegal Immigration, seeks to address illegal immigration, but it died in the Government Operations Subcommittee with no enacted provisions yet

1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

Quick facts

Bill number & title: HB 15A, Combatting Illegal Immigration

Intro date: Filed January 26, 2025

First reading: January 27, 2025 (Original Filed Version)

Current status: 1st Reading; referred to Government Operations Subcommittee; died in subcommittee on January 27, 2025

Classification: Bill (legislation under consideration)

Purpose and intent

The bill’s title, “Combatting Illegal Immigration,” indicates an aim to address illegal immigration in the state. The specific policy goals, definitions, and tools intended to achieve this aim are not provided in the summary you shared. Without the bill text, the exact mechanisms (e.g., enforcement provisions, employer requirements, penalties, or programmatic changes) cannot be determined from this information alone.

Key provisions (text not provided)

The exact provisions, definitions, and regulatory changes proposed by HB 15A are not included in the information available. Therefore, it is not possible to enumerate:

Which agencies would implement or enforce the bill
Any new penalties, fines, or sanctions
Requirements imposed on employers, institutions, or individuals
Funding or fiscal implications
Procedures for verification, reporting, or legal remedies

If the full bill text becomes available, a more precise section-by-section summary can be prepared.

Affected parties and potential impact (general)

Potentially affected groups, depending on the final provisions, include:

State government agencies responsible for immigration enforcement or related regulatory functions
Employers and businesses that may be subject to new verification, reporting, or compliance requirements
Institutions (e.g., public benefits programs, housing, education) that might be affected by policy changes
Individuals subject to any new provisions or enforcement mechanisms

At this stage, since specific provisions are not available, the exact impact cannot be assessed. If enacted, the bill could influence enforcement practices, administrative processes, and regulatory burdens on affected stakeholders.

Procedural timeline and status

1/26/2025: Filed

1/27/2025: 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

1/27/2025: Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee

1/27/2025: Died in Government Operations Subcommittee

Notes: The bill did not advance beyond the subcommittee stage based on the provided record. The notation “Now in Government Operations Subcommittee” appears alongside the subcommittee action, indicating it was placed there for review.

Next steps for readers

Monitor for any reintroduction or amendments to HB 15A in subsequent sessions.

Obtain the full bill text to understand the specific provisions, definitions, timelines, and fiscal implications if the bill is refiled or amended.

If tracking this bill, follow updates from the relevant legislative website or committee announcements for potential revival, changes, or companion measures.

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