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This bill requires employers in New Hampshire to use the E-Verify system, which is an online tool operated by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that allows employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of new hires. The legislation amends existing state law to mandate that employers must not only obtain documentation showing an employee's work eligibility, but also specifically verify that eligibility through the E-Verify system before hiring. Employers will still be required to maintain documentation of work eligibility for the period mandated by federal law, and acceptable documentation continues to include documents or supporting materials that satisfy federal legal requirements. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2026, giving businesses time to prepare for and implement the new verification process. By requiring E-Verify usage, the bill aims to help prevent the employment of undocumented workers and ensure that all new hires have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Labor and Employment

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_status.aspx?lsr=0054&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB69