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MA S1167

MA S1167
Encouraging employer integrity in hiring


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the penalty for employers who knowingly falsify employment or citizenship documents. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 149 of the General Laws to make it unlawful for an employer to knowingly falsify employment or citizenship documents of any alien in the Commonwealth. Employers who violate this provision would be subject to fines and potential jail time, with the penalties increasing for repeat offenders. The purpose of the bill is to encourage employer integrity in hiring and prevent the use of falsified employment or citizenship documents.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2633 (on 02/12/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1167
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1167.pdf
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