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Introduced
09/30/2021
09/30/2021
In Committee
09/30/2021
09/30/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the verification of employment eligibility of employees through the federal employment authorization e-verify program. Labor and Workforce Development.
AI Summary
This bill aims to strengthen the verification of employment eligibility for workers in Massachusetts. It requires employers to use the federal E-Verify program to confirm the employment authorization of new hires. The bill prohibits employers from knowingly hiring unauthorized aliens and establishes a complaint process and enforcement mechanisms, including potential license suspensions or revocations for violations. It also requires employers receiving economic development incentives to participate in E-Verify. The bill provides employers with certain affirmative defenses and seeks to ensure coordination with federal immigration authorities in determining work authorization status.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5023 (on 09/06/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4162 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4162.pdf |
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