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SB 329

Require employers to use e-verify for employment eligibility

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Forrest Mandeville

SB 329 aimed to require all employers to use E-Verify for new hires, impacting hiring processes and potentially affecting job opportunities for immigrant workers.

(S) Died in Process
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Bill Summary · SB 329

Summary of SB 329: Require Employers to Use E-Verify for Employment Eligibility

Bill Overview

Bill Number: SB 329
Title: Require employers to use e-verify for employment eligibility
Status: Died in Process
Introduced: November 12, 2024
Classification: Bill
Subject Areas: Labor and Employment, Local Government

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of SB 329 was to mandate that employers utilize the E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of their workers. E-Verify is an online system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States by checking their information against federal databases.

Key Provisions

  • Mandatory E-Verify Usage: The bill proposed that all employers in the state must register and use the E-Verify system for all new hires.
  • Compliance Requirements: Employers would be required to verify the employment eligibility of each new employee within a specified timeframe after hiring.
  • Penalties for Non-Compliance: The bill included provisions for penalties against employers who failed to comply with the E-Verify requirements, although specific penalties were not detailed in the available documentation.

Affected Parties

  • Employers: All businesses operating within the state would have been required to implement E-Verify, impacting their hiring processes and administrative responsibilities.
  • Employees: The bill would have affected job seekers, particularly those from immigrant backgrounds, as it could have influenced their employment opportunities based on verification outcomes.

Legislative Process and Timeline

  • Introduced: The bill was introduced in the Senate on February 14, 2025.
  • Senate Actions: It passed through various readings and committee actions in the Senate, including:
    • February 26, 2025: Passed by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
    • March 4, 2025: Passed the Senate after amendments.
  • House Actions: The bill was transmitted to the House, where it underwent further readings and committee evaluations:
    • March 19, 2025: A hearing was held in the House Judiciary Committee.
    • April 10, 2025: The bill was not concurred during the 2nd reading in the House.
  • Final Status: Ultimately, SB 329 died in the legislative process on May 23, 2025, and did not advance to become law.

Conclusion

SB 329 aimed to enhance employment verification processes through mandatory use of E-Verify by employers. While it garnered attention and went through various legislative steps, it ultimately did not pass, reflecting the complexities and challenges of immigration-related employment legislation.

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

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