“There are two primary requirements in State law pertaining to the Public Benefits Reporting System (PBRS):1.) Verification of Lawful Presence: All agencies or political subdivisions in

Georgia (i.e., departments, agencies, authorities, commissions, or other governmental entities of the State or any subdivision of this state) that provide or administer public benefits are required by State law to verify the lawful presence of benefit recipients. This requirement has been in place since July 1, 2007.

2.) Public Benefits Reporting Requirements: All such agencies described above are required to file an annual report with the Department of Community Affairs no later than January 1 of each year (new requirement resulting from House Bill 2) that identifies each public benefit administered by the agency or political subdivision and includes a list of each public benefit for which verification of lawful presence has not been received. The first reports are due no later than January 1, 2011…”HERE