Bill

SB 194

FUNDS/FUNDING: Requires the referral of applicants who fail citizenship or immigration verification to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note)

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Valarie Hodges and 1 co-sponsor

Strengthens public-benefits verification to require identity proof, narrows “qualified alien” for key programs, and permits denial or ICE referrals after a probation period.

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.

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Versions

SB194 Original www.legis.la.gov

House Committee Amendment, #5841, H&W, Adopted www.legis.la.gov

SB194 Enrolled www.legis.la.gov

Senate Committee Amendment, #2081, H&W, Draft www.legis.la.gov

Senate Committee Amendment, #2566, H&W, Proposed www.legis.la.gov

Senate Committee Amendment, #2566, H&W, Adopted www.legis.la.gov

SB194 Engrossed www.legis.la.gov

House Committee Amendment, #5787, H&W, Draft www.legis.la.gov

House Committee Amendment, #5841, H&W, Proposed www.legis.la.gov

Bill text & amendments

House Committee Redigest of SB194 Digest of SB194 Original Digest of SB194 Engrossed Summary of House Amendments to SB194

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