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Immigration Legislation Database
Related Topic: Immigration
This database covers bills and resolutions related to immigration and immigrants, including a wide range of topics such as education, employment, health, licensing and public benefits, among others. It includes enacted legislation and adopted resolutions from 2024 to the present and is updated annually or as legislation is identified by NCSL staff. Legislation tracked from 2008 to 2023 is linked at the bottom of this page.
- Years Tracked: 2024-present
- Update Frequency: Annually
- Legislation Included: Enacted-only
For faster performance, please use the fields below to filter your results. If you select nothing, the default search will pick up all topics and states in the most recent session year available. The full text of bills is available by clicking on the bill number.
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| Budgets |
| Education |
| Employment |
| Health |
| Identification and Driver's Licenses, Other Licenses |
| Law Enforcement |
| Miscellaneous |
| Public Benefits |
| Resolutions |
| Voting |
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| District of Columbia |
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| Indiana |
| Iowa |
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| Louisiana |
| Maine |
| Maryland |
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| Michigan |
| Minnesota |
| Mississippi |
| Missouri |
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| New Hampshire |
| New Jersey |
| New Mexico |
| New York |
| North Carolina |
| North Dakota |
| Ohio |
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| Rhode Island |
| South Carolina |
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| Virginia |
| Washington |
| West Virginia |
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| American Samoa |
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| Northern Mariana Islands |
| Puerto Rico |
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Keyword
Status
All Adopted Enacted Pending
Bill Number
Year
All 2025 2024
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Topic Descriptions
Topic Descriptions
Budget
Legislation appropriating funds for refugee services, migrant health, naturalization services, education and law enforcement, along with other immigration-related appropriations.
Education
Legislation addressing immigration and residency requirements for access to higher education, in-state tuition, or financial assistance at educational institutions. Some laws address enhanced learning for refugees or English learners.
Employment
Legislation addressing eligibility for unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, work authorization and E-Verify, and employer retaliation.
Health
Legislation addressing eligibility requirements for Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program, language access, and eligibility criteria for licenses within the health profession.
ID/Driver's Licenses and Other Licenses
Legislation addressing eligibility of state-issued identification cards and driver's licenses, professional licenses, firearm permits, hunting and recreational permits, and documentation requirements for driver's license applications.
Law Enforcement
Legislation addressing the enforcement of immigration laws and criminal penalties for immigration-related offenses.
Miscellaneous
Legislation addressing immigration-related issues that do not fit directly into other categories such as memberships on task forces and commissions, studies, supports for refugees and Offices of New Americans.
Public Benefits
Legislation addressing eligibility for social service programs for immigrants.
Voting
Legislation addressing voter registration requirements and valid documents to prove U.S. citizenship.
Resolutions
Resolutions typically commend citizens, immigrants and immigrant-serving organizations for their contributions, recognize the cultural heritage of immigrants in a state, and urge Congress or the president of the United States to take certain actions.
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