Bill > HB2366

This bill modifies Missouri's laws regarding the employment of unauthorized aliens by establishing strict requirements for businesses and employers. It prohibits any business entity from knowingly employing unauthorized aliens and mandates that all public employers and businesses receiving state contracts or grants enroll in a federal work authorization program to verify employee eligibility. The bill requires businesses to provide sworn affidavits confirming their participation in such programs and their compliance with immigration laws when seeking state contracts or tax benefits. The attorney general is empowered to investigate potential violations, with the ability to bring civil actions against businesses found to be knowingly employing unauthorized aliens. Penalties for violations can include suspension or revocation of business permits and licenses, potential contract termination, and financial sanctions. The bill also provides an affirmative defense for employers who can demonstrate they have followed proper verification procedures, and it allows businesses a chance to correct violations by terminating unauthorized workers or seeking additional verification. Notably, the bill includes protections against frivolous complaints and emphasizes that determinations of worker status must be made by federal authorities. The legislation aims to discourage the employment of unauthorized aliens in Missouri by creating significant legal and financial consequences for non-compliance.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2366&year=2026&code=R