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HB 905

An Act prohibiting the employment of unauthorized employees; requiring hotel and lodging industry employers to verify the Social Security numbers of employees; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Aaron Bernstine and 4 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania bill requiring hotel employers to verify employee Social Security numbers to prevent hiring unauthorized workers, with enforcement duties assigned to Department of Labor and Industry.

Referred to Labor & Industry
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Bill Summary · HB 905

Legislative bill overview

HB 905 requires hotel and lodging industry employers in Pennsylvania to verify employees' Social Security numbers to confirm work authorization and prevent hiring of unauthorized workers. The bill assigns compliance verification duties to the Department of Labor and Industry and establishes penalties for violations by employers.

Why is this important

This bill targets a specific industry sector with employment verification requirements, affecting how hotels and lodging businesses manage hiring and payroll operations. The legislation reflects ongoing policy debates about immigration enforcement at the state level and employer accountability for workforce composition.

Potential points of contention

  • Industry-specific targeting: Why apply SSN verification requirements only to hotels and lodging rather than all employers, and whether this creates competitive disadvantages or addresses perceived problems in this sector
  • Implementation burden: Compliance costs for small hotels, data security concerns with SSN collection and verification, and whether the Department of Labor has adequate resources to enforce
  • Effectiveness and scope: Whether SSN verification alone prevents unauthorized employment (since undocumented workers may use fraudulent numbers), and why this bill doesn't address federal E-Verify systems already available

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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