SB256 - Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act

• Requires Attorney General to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with federal Department of Homeland Security concerning enforcement of immigration laws and detention of unauthorized aliens in Alabama.

• Prohibits state and local governments from adopting policies that limit enforcement of federal immigration laws or restrict communication with federal immigration officials; violations can result in loss of state funding and civil penalties of $1,000-$5,000 per day.

• Bars unauthorized aliens from receiving state and local public benefits (except family planning, primary/secondary education, and federally-referenced benefits) and requires verification of lawful presence through SAVE program or federal verification systems.

• Criminalizes unauthorized aliens being present in the state (Class C misdemeanor with up to $100 fine and 30 days jail), seeking employment (Class C misdemeanor with up to $500 fine), and concealing/harboring/transporting unauthorized aliens (Class A misdemeanor or Class C felony for 10+ aliens).

• Requires employers receiving state contracts/incentives to verify employment eligibility through E-Verify; violations result in 14-day to permanent suspension of business licenses and liquidated damages of 5-25% of contract value depending on number of violations.