HB 1422 IN

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Requires certain state agencies to give hiring preference to an individual who is a citizen or national of the United States over another individual who is an alien if the two individuals are equally qualified. Provides that the state agencies may not sponsor an individual for a new H-1B visa after July 1, 2026, unless certain information is submitted to the attorney general and the attorney general approves the state agency sponsoring the individual. Requires the state agencies to prepare and submit a report that includes certain information regarding each employee the state agency sponsored for a new H-1B visa during the immediately preceding state fiscal year. Requires the attorney general to post the reports on its website. Prohibits the state or a political subdivision from directly or indirectly funding services related to an immigration proceeding to an individual with unlawful status or to an entity that is a party to a legal action for the purpose of challenging, obstructing, or delaying the enforcement of certain federal immigration laws. Provides a private right of action for a violation of this prohibition.

• Zach Payne Republican · author

1. Jan 8, 2026 Coauthored by Representative Ireland · lower
2. Jan 8, 2026 Authored by Representative Payne · lower
3. Jan 8, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform · lower
4. Jan 15, 2026 Representatives Bascom, Prescott added as coauthors · lower