Bill > HB4061

This bill creates the "Public Contract and Employment Eligibility Verification Act," which requires public employers and contractors to verify the legal residency of their employees using the E-verify system, a federal electronic work authorization program. The bill defines key terms such as "employer" (a person employing 10 or more individuals), "public employer" (a state or local government department), and "subcontractor" (including staffing agencies and contractors). Under the bill, public employers must register and participate in E-verify to verify the documentation of all new employees, and they cannot enter into contracts with contractors who do not also use E-verify. Employers must obtain Form I-9 documentation or an affidavit confirming that new employees are either U.S. citizens or qualified aliens lawfully present in the United States. The bill imposes penalties for non-compliance, including civil fines of $100 to $1,000 per violation, potential perjury charges for knowingly providing false information, and a one-year prohibition on contracting with public bodies for employers found in violation. The law will take effect 90 days after its enactment, and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is tasked with creating rules to implement the act.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4061