Bill > HB2066

This bill mandates that businesses and public employers in Kansas register and use the E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of new employees starting July 1, 2025. The bill defines key terms such as "unauthorized alien" (an individual not legally authorized to work in the United States) and requires all business entities with one or more employees to verify workers' employment authorization through the federal E-Verify program. Employers must retain E-Verify documentation for at least three years and submit an annual affidavit to the secretary of revenue confirming their compliance. The legislation imposes escalating penalties for non-compliance, including business license suspensions ranging from one day to permanent revocation for repeated violations. Additionally, the bill prohibits businesses from claiming tax deductions for wages paid to unauthorized aliens and requires independent contractors to also verify their employees' work authorization. Public employers are similarly required to register with E-Verify and are prohibited from contracting with businesses that do not participate in the program. The goal of the bill is to prevent the employment of unauthorized workers and ensure that businesses in Kansas are hiring only legally authorized employees.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2066/