Bill > S1525

This bill mandates that employers who violate federal immigration laws must be barred, or "debarred," from entering into contracts with the Commonwealth Government, meaning they will be prohibited from doing business with the state. Previously, the law stated that debarment "may" be imposed, giving the state discretion, but this bill changes that to "shall," making debarment mandatory in such cases. This change aims to ensure that any employer found to be in violation of federal immigration laws will automatically face this consequence, removing the possibility of the state choosing not to debar them.