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IA HF2608
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary
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AI Summary
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Requires all state agencies and Board of Regents institutions to use the federal E-Verify system to confirm employment eligibility of newly hired employees.
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Creates a SAVE (Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements) program clearinghouse within the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing to verify U.S. citizenship and immigration status for professional license applicants.
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Prohibits licensing boards established after January 1, 1978 from issuing or renewing professional licenses to individuals who cannot be verified as lawfully present in the United States.
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Adds "unauthorized alien" as a disqualification for voter registration and requires voter registration forms to include an oath regarding citizenship status.
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Establishes that false swearing on voter registration oaths related to citizenship constitutes an election offense with applicable penalties.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to qualifications for certain rights and privileges prescribed by the state, including state employment, professional licensure, voter registration, and bail, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly HSB 663.)
Last Action
Fiscal note.
3/3/2026