H 700·ID·house
UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS – Adds to existing law to establish provisions prohibiting the unlawful employment of unauthorized aliens.
FailedFiled Feb 16, 2026
Sponsor: BUSINESS COMMITTEE
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Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
Mar 2, 2026
Summary
The bill makes it illegal for employers, their agents, recruiters, or labor organization representatives to knowingly hire or keep workers who are not lawfully present or lack valid employment authorization. Violations are treated as misdemeanors, but employers who use the federal E‑Verify system in good faith are protected from criminal liability. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026.
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