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KS HB2066
Bill
Status
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Federal and State Affairs
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AI Summary
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Prohibits employers from knowingly hiring unauthorized aliens in Kansas, with penalties including business license suspension of 1-30 days for first violation, 30 days to one year for second violation, and permanent revocation for third violation
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Requires all business entities and public employers to register with and use E-Verify to verify employment authorization of all new employees hired on or after July 1, 2025
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Mandates businesses annually submit a signed affidavit to the Secretary of Revenue certifying E-Verify enrollment and compliance, including verification that independent contractors also use E-Verify
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Disallows state income tax deductions for wages paid to unauthorized aliens or to independent contractors not registered with E-Verify, requiring businesses to add back such deductions when calculating state tax liability
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Authorizes county/district attorneys and the Attorney General to investigate complaints and enforce violations through civil actions, with filing of false complaints classified as a Class C nonperson misdemeanor
Legislative Description
Requiring business entities and public employers to register and use the e-verify program for employment purposes and prohibiting income tax deductions for wages and remuneration paid to unauthorized aliens.
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs
1/23/2025