The bill, known as the "State Services and Benefits Legal Status and Accountability Act," establishes a new chapter in the Louisiana Revised Statutes aimed at ensuring accountability and transparency in the provision of state services and benefits. It mandates that various state agencies, including the Louisiana Department of Health and the Department of Education, determine the legal status of individuals receiving state services, specifically focusing on "illegal aliens" and "unaccompanied alien children." The bill outlines the responsibilities of these agencies to collect data on the services provided to these individuals and to report the total dollar value of such services annually to the governor, attorney general, and legislature.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for data collection and verification processes to confirm the legal status of individuals seeking state services. It requires agencies to implement standardized verification methods, such as requesting proof of citizenship or lawful presence and coordinating with federal agencies. Noncompliance with the bill's provisions may result in the withholding of agency funding until compliance is achieved. The implementation of this chapter is contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the legislature.