S2665
An Act to notify employees of an I-9 audit
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Bill overview
This bill requires employers in Massachusetts to promptly notify current employees when a government agency intends to audit their I-9 employment eligibility verification forms or other employment records. The notification must be provided within 72 hours of the employer receiving the agency’s notice. This aims to improve transparency and allow employees to prepare for potential audits. The bill has been approved by the House and Senate and is awaiting further consideration.
Key provisions
- Employers must notify current employees of I-9 audits.
- Notifications must be provided within 72 hours of receiving the agency’s notice.
- The law applies to I-9 employment eligibility verification forms and other employment records.
- The bill was accompanied by H5316.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
Who is affected
- Employers
- Employees
- Government agencies conducting audits
Notable changes
- Currently, there is no specific requirement for employers to proactively notify employees of potential I-9 audits.
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Primary sponsor
Jason M. Lewis
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Bill S.2665 194th (Current)
An Act to notify employees of an I-9 audit
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2665) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to require employers to notify current employees of an I-9 employment eligibility verification form, or other employment records, within 72 hours of receiving the notice from a government agency. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Jason M. Lewis
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill S.2665
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 8/21/2025 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 8/21/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 10/22/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 11/12/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/20/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 11/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/20/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/11/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 4/30/2026 | Senate | Accompanied H5316 |
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