AB 308: Relating to: prohibiting funding for health services for unlawfully present individuals. (FE)
AB 308 status: To Governor — Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (updated May 13, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThis proposed law would stop the government from using public money to pay for medical care for people who are in the country without legal permission. It is currently being debated in the state Assembly.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Potential reduction in state-funded program outlays.
Risks
- Risk of uncompensated care shifting costs to hospitals and local health systems.
Society
Benefits
- Aligns state fiscal policy with specific immigration enforcement goals.
Risks
- Potential for increased public health risks due to delayed primary care access.
- Concerns regarding equity and the human impact of excluding populations from medical services.
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Potential for long-term state costs to rise due to increased use of emergency services for preventable conditions.
Analysis based on limited abstract; full bill text was not provided.
Where it stands
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
CurrentFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
Enacted
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