Bill > HB0163

This bill creates a new law in Wyoming that prohibits employers from knowingly hiring or contracting with unauthorized aliens, specifically individuals who are either unlawfully present in the United States or not legally authorized to work in the country. Under this legislation, employers who violate these provisions would face escalating financial penalties: a $1,000 fine for a first offense and a $5,000 fine for subsequent offenses, with each unauthorized worker constituting a separate violation. The law includes important exceptions, such as not penalizing employers who hire workers with valid and current work visas or those who are in the process of renewing their legal work status. Employers would be charged with a misdemeanor for each violation, and the law is set to take effect on July 1, 2025. This bill aims to discourage the employment of undocumented workers by imposing significant financial and legal consequences on employers who knowingly hire individuals without proper work authorization.

https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0163