Public employees and officers: state; state contractors; require to verify legal residency of employees. Creates new act.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, titled the "Public Contract and Employment Eligibility Verification Act," requires state and local government employers and contractors to verify the legal work authorization of their new employees through the E-Verify system. It mandates that these entities register and participate in E-Verify, ensuring that all new hires are either U.S. citizens or qualified aliens lawfully present in the United States. Violations of these requirements can result in penalties, including contract termination and civil fines.
Key provisions
- Public employers must register and participate in the E-Verify system.
- Contractors and subcontractors must also register and participate in E-Verify.
- Employers must complete Form I-9 or an affidavit for new hires.
- Independent contractors must execute an affidavit verifying employee eligibility.
- False statements on Form I-9 or affidavits are punishable by perjury.
- Violations can result in a one-year contract ban for employers.
- Public employers can terminate contracts with subcontractors who employ unauthorized aliens.
- Employers who cooperate with investigations are exempt from penalties for subcontractor violations.
Who is affected
- State and local government employers
- State contractors
- Subcontractors
- Public employees
- Businesses contracting with public entities
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