The proposed bill aims to impose enhanced sentencing for illegal aliens convicted of certain criminal offenses, particularly when the victim is a minor. It defines "illegal alien" as an individual not entitled to lawfully reside or work in the United States. Under the new provisions, if an illegal alien is convicted of a felony involving a minor, their sentence will be escalated based on the class of felony committed: a Class D felony will be punished as a Class C felony, a Class C felony as a Class B felony, a Class B felony as a Class A felony, and a Class A felony will result in imprisonment for life or a term of 15 to 99 years. Additionally, if an illegal alien is convicted of a misdemeanor involving a minor, they will be punished as if it were a Class C felony.

The bill includes new legal language that specifies these enhanced penalties and does not appear to delete any existing legal language. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, following its passage in the House of Representatives with a significant majority.