§ 49:1515 — Annual reporting requirements

§1515. Annual reporting requirements
A. Each agency shall submit an annual report to the governor, the attorney general,
and the legislature. The annual report shall be submitted one week before the legislature
convenes for its regular session and shall include all of the following:
(1) The total number of individuals receiving state services categorized by legal
status.
(2) The total dollar amount of state services or benefits provided to all individuals
identified as "illegal aliens" and "unaccompanied alien children".
(3) A breakdown of services provided, including healthcare, education, motor
vehicle services, emergency preparedness, tax benefits, and other relevant services and
benefits.
(4) A summary of any actions taken to ensure compliance with federal immigration
law in meeting its obligations under this Chapter.
B. Each agency shall post the full report on publicly accessible websites to ensure
transparency.
C. Every state agency, board, and commission shall adhere to and comply with
federal immigration law and all other laws applicable to confidentiality and privacy of the
information gathered, compiled, reported, and published.

Legislative History

Acts 2025, No. 419, §1, eff. June 20, 2025.