HB1513Introduced in the House
SNAP and Medicaid benefits; persons who are not US citizens are not eligible for unless meet definition of an eligible alien.
Introduced by Fred Shanks, District 60
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Create New Section 43-12-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Individuals Who Are Not United States Citizens Shall Not Be Eligible For Snap Or Medicaid Unless The Individual Meets The Definition Of An Eligible Alien; To Provide That The Department Of Human Services And The Division Of Medicaid Must Verify The Eligibility Of Those Individuals During Enrollment And Eligibility Redetermination Using The Save Service; To Require The Division And The Department To Report To The Appropriate Law Enforcement Authorities Or Federal Agencies Information Concerning Any Household Member For Whom It Is Unable To Verify Eligible Alien Status; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
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Bill history
Referred To Medicaid
Died In Committee
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