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LC 1311

Revise laws related to illegal immigration sanctuary businesses

2025 Regular Session

LC 1311 would tighten sanctuary business rules related to illegal immigration, requiring worker verification and penalties for noncompliance; the draft died in process.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 1311

Summary: LC 1311 — Revise laws related to illegal immigration sanctuary businesses

Overview

LC 1311 is a draft bill introduced on November 12, 2024, dealing with laws related to “illegal immigration sanctuary businesses.” The Legislative Council (LC) status indicates the draft has not progressed to final passage. As of May 26, 2025, the record shows the draft died in process. The bill falls under Labor and Employment, with related references to Unemployment Insurance and Workers’ Compensation.

  • Bill Number: LC 1311
  • Title: Revise laws related to illegal immigration sanctuary businesses
  • Introduced: November 12, 2024
  • Status: Draft died in process (as of May 26, 2025)
  • Actions to date:
    • 2024-11-12: Drafter Assigned
    • 2024-11-12: Draft On Hold
    • 2025-05-26: Draft Died in Process

What the bill aims to address (based on title)

The title suggests the bill would revise existing laws governing “sanctuary” practices by businesses in relation to illegal immigration. The exact text is not provided here, so the precise scope and mechanisms are not known. In general, bills with similar language typically seek to constrain or regulate how businesses interact with undocumented individuals or how they cooperate with immigration enforcement.

Key provisions (not specified in the available text)

The actual provisions of LC 1311 are not publicly provided in this summary. Based on the bill’s title and subject matter, potential areas such bills commonly address (illustrative only) include:
- Requirements for verification of workers’ lawful status or identity.
- Prohibitions on knowingly employing undocumented workers.
- Penalties, fines, or sanctions for businesses that are deemed sanctuary practices.
- Licensing, permits, or registrations tied to immigration-related compliance.
- Public reporting or disclosure obligations related to hiring practices.
- Cooperation with federal immigration authorities or law enforcement.
- Protections or remedies for employees who report violations.

Note: The above categories are generic possibilities and do not reflect confirmed text for LC 1311.

Who would be affected

  • Employers and business owners, particularly those in industries with heavy hiring.
  • Human resources and compliance professionals responsible for hiring practices.
  • Employees and job applicants, including immigrant workers.
  • Licensing, permitting, and regulatory agencies enforcing business conduct.
  • Law enforcement and potentially federal–state cooperation mechanisms.
  • Communities impacted by employment and immigration enforcement policy.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction: 2024-11-12
  • Draft status: Assigned and On Hold on the same date (2024-11-12)
  • Later action: Draft Died in Process on 2025-05-26
  • Implication: The bill did not advance toward committee discussion or final passage in its current form.

Additional notes

  • The exact text and substantive provisions are not available in this summary. Readers seeking specifics should review the official bill text, committee reports, or fiscal notes if they become available.
  • If revived, LC 1311 could be reintroduced with any number of changes; stakeholders may want to monitor for new drafts or amendments in future sessions.

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

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