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KS HB2066

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Federal and State Affairs

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Federal and State Affairs1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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