Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, pursuant to 8 U.S.C. sec. 1621 (d), on or after July 1, 2022, lawful presence is not a requirement of eligibility for state or local public benefits, as those state or local public benefits are distributed by any state agency, political subdivision as defined by section 29-1-202 (2), or home rule municipality.

Source: L. 2021: Entire article R&RE, (SB 21-199), ch. 351, p. 2281, § 2, effective July 1, 2022.