Immigration - As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor for a person who is unlawfully present in the United States to operate a commercial motor vehicle in this state; requires the law enforcement agency of an officer who arrests a person who is unlawfully present in the United States to operate a commercial motor vehicle in this state to ensure that federal immigration authorities are notified; creates related civil actions that may be pursued by the attorney general and reporter or by a...

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The bill makes it a Class A misdemeanor for a person who is unlawfully present in the U.S. to drive a commercial motor vehicle, and for anyone who knowingly lets them do so. It also imposes strict liability on employers and licensing officials, allowing the state and private citizens to sue for at least $1 million in damages and penalties. Law‑enforcement must notify federal immigration authorities after such arrests.

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