Indiana HB1422 prohibits state agencies from funding services for unlawful status individuals and requires hiring preference for U.S.

Indiana HB1422 amends state law to prohibit state agencies from funding services for individuals with unlawful status in immigration proceedings or entities challenging federal immigration laws. It mandates state agencies to give hiring preference to U.S. citizens or nationals over equally qualified aliens. Additionally, state agencies are barred from sponsoring individuals for new H-1B visas unless specific conditions are met and approved by the attorney general. The attorney general must post annual reports on sponsored H-1B visa employees on their website. Effective July 1, 2026.

Indiana HB1422 prohibits state agencies from funding services for unlawful status individuals and requires hiring preference for U.S.

Indiana HB1422 amends state law to prohibit state agencies from funding services for individuals with unlawful status in immigration proceedings or entities challenging federal immigration laws. It mandates state agencies to give hiring preference to U.S. citizens or nationals over equally qualified aliens. Additionally, state agencies are barred from sponsoring individuals for new H-1B visas unless specific conditions are met and approved by the attorney general. The attorney general must post annual reports on sponsored H-1B visa employees on their website. Effective July 1, 2026.