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FL S1822

FL S1822
Verification of Employment Eligibility


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Introduced
01/13/2020
In Committee
01/17/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring public employers, contractors, and subcontractors to register with and use the E-Verify system; prohibiting such entities from entering into a contract unless each party to the contract registers with and uses the E-Verify system; requiring private employers to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees, beginning on a specified date; providing acceptable methods for verifying employment eligibility, etc.

AI Summary

This bill requires public employers, contractors, and subcontractors to register with and use the E-Verify system to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees. It also prohibits these entities from entering into contracts unless they use the E-Verify system. The bill also requires private employers to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees, either through the E-Verify system or by requiring specific identification documents. It imposes penalties for hiring unauthorized aliens and provides a safe harbor for private employers who comply with the verification requirements.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Judiciary (on 03/14/2020)

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