The bill amends the eligibility criteria for coverage under a retired state employee's insurance plan by removing the requirement that young adult children aged 19 through 25 must be full-time students to qualify. This deletion allows all children in this age range to be eligible for coverage, assuming they meet other conditions. The fiscal impact of this change is indeterminate, as it is unclear how many retirees would add dependents to their plans. However, the cost for each dependent's coverage is approximately $983 per month, paid by the retiree, and this expansion of eligibility could lead to increased enrollment and claims, potentially raising costs for the Retiree Health Benefit Plan.

The bill also introduces the Anti-Sanctuary Act, which prohibits state and local government entities from adopting policies that hinder the enforcement of federal immigration law. It defines relevant terms and mandates that law enforcement agencies support federal immigration enforcement efforts. The bill allows the attorney general to file suit against entities that violate this chapter, with the fiscal impact depending on the number of enforcement actions. The Department of Justice may require an additional attorney and increased litigation budget, estimated at $127,000 for FY 2025 and $125,000 for subsequent years. The Judicial Branch anticipates that litigation could increase, but cannot estimate the impact on court filings. The bill does not provide funding for these expenditures or authorize new positions. The Anti-Sanctuary Act takes effect on January 1, 2025, while the changes to the insurance plan take effect 60 days after the bill's passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-I:30
As Amended by the Senate: 21-I:30