UNAUTHORIZED WORKERS – Adds to existing law to establish certain requirements for employers to verify the lawful status of workers.

Summary

The bill creates a new chapter of Idaho law that makes it illegal for any employer to knowingly hire or keep an unauthorized worker. It forces all employers to check a new hire’s work eligibility within three days and to join the federal E‑Verify system starting July 1 2026. It also sets penalties, including loss of state contracts and suspension of business licenses, for violations.

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