The bill amends the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966 by adding a new section, Sec. 13, which establishes eligibility criteria for individuals seeking services, grants, or participation in programs under this act. Specifically, it stipulates that, except as provided under federal law, only United States citizens or qualified aliens are eligible to receive such benefits.

Additionally, the bill defines "qualified alien" in accordance with the definition provided in 8 USC 1641. This amendment aims to ensure that housing assistance and related services are provided only to individuals who meet these citizenship or immigration status requirements, thereby aligning state housing programs with federal immigration laws.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 125.1401, 125.1499
As Passed by the House: 125.1401, 125.1499