Written by Juan Avilez, State and Local Policy Associate and Victoria Francis, Deputy Director of State and Local Initiatives www.immigrationimpact.com/
As we reach the mid-year point in 2024, most states have concluded their legislative sessions, and once again, immigrant-related policies have taken center stage. This year, legislatures advancing harmful policies targeting immigrant communities have stolen the headlines, with numerous extreme proposals becoming law—but that’s not the whole story. Many states have also advanced welcoming policies that aim to help newcomers succeed.
The Council’s State and Local Initiatives Team has tracked over 700 bills in 2024, ranging from bills aiming to establish Offices of New Americans in places like Pennsylvania, Vermont, Hawaii, and Maine to bills seeking to expand licensure opportunities for internationally trained dentists in Florida.
Our recently updated data demonstrates the key role immigrants and refugees play in supporting state and local economies. Recognizing this and the many other invaluable social and cultural contributions newcomers make to their communities, legislatures across the nation are taking the initiative to help immigrants and refugees succeed.
More information https://inmigracionyvisas.com/a6081-Bills-for-and-against-immigrants.html
