Bill > S1012

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 149 of the General Laws to make it unlawful for an employer to knowingly falsify employment or citizenship documents of any alien in the Commonwealth. The bill sets out a penalty structure, where a first offense would result in a fine of up to $1,000 or up to 30 days in jail, or both. For a second offense, the penalty increases to a fine of $1,000 to $2,500 and up to 3 months in jail, or both. For a third or subsequent offense, the penalty is a fine of $2,500 to $5,000 and at least 6 months in jail, or both. The goal of this bill is to encourage integrity in the hiring process and prevent the falsification of employment or citizenship documents.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1012