Bill > SB196

This bill requires businesses and public employers in Kansas to register and use the E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of new employees starting July 1, 2025. The legislation defines key terms like "unauthorized alien" as an individual without legal authorization to work in the United States and establishes strict requirements for employers to verify worker status. Businesses must annually submit an affidavit to the state revenue secretary confirming their E-Verify participation and employee verification. Employers who violate these provisions can face significant penalties, including suspension or permanent revocation of business licenses for repeated violations. Additionally, the bill prohibits businesses from claiming tax deductions for wages paid to unauthorized aliens or independent contractors who are not registered with and using E-Verify. Employers who knowingly hire unauthorized aliens can be subject to civil actions brought by county or district attorneys or the state attorney general, and must terminate employment of unauthorized workers upon court order. The bill aims to ensure that businesses in Kansas only employ workers who are legally authorized to work in the United States.