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PA HB1781

PA HB1781
Providing for Commonwealth grantee employment verification; establishing the Commonwealth Grantee Employment Verification Account; and imposing penalties.


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Introduced
08/04/2025
In Committee
08/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), entitled "An act providing for and reorganizing the conduct of the executive and administrative work of the Commonwealth by the Executive Department thereof and the administrative departments, boards, commissions, and officers thereof, including the boards of trustees of State Normal Schools, or Teachers Colleges; abolishing, creating, reorganizing or authorizing the reorganization of certain administrative departments, boards, and commissions; defining the powers and duties of the Governor and other executive and administrative officers, and of the several administrative departments, boards, commissions, and officers; fixing the salaries of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and certain other executive and administrative officers; providing for the appointment of certain administrative officers, and of all deputies and other assistants and employes in certain departments, boards, and commissions; providing for judicial administration; and prescribing the manner in which the number and compensation of the deputies and all other assistants and employes of certain departments, boards and commissions shall be determined," providing for Commonwealth grantee employment verification; establishing the Commonwealth Grantee Employment Verification Account; and imposing penalties.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a comprehensive employment verification system for state grantees, requiring all grantees, contractors, and subcontractors who receive state grants to use the federal E-Verify Program (EVP) to confirm the employment eligibility of new employees. The legislation creates a new framework that mandates grantees to complete a verification form confirming their enrollment in EVP and their commitment to verifying employee eligibility, with penalties for non-compliance. Violations can result in escalating sanctions, including warning letters for first-time offenses, temporary debarment from receiving state grants for repeated violations, and potential civil penalties ranging from $2,500 to $25,000. The bill also protects employees from retaliation if they report violations and establishes a Commonwealth Grantee Employment Verification Account to collect and manage penalties. Additionally, the legislation provides immunity for grantees who act in good faith when using EVP and specifies that no grantee can be held liable for the actions of their contractors or subcontractors. The law will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving organizations time to adapt to the new requirements and implement the necessary verification processes.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Referred to State Government (on 08/04/2025)

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