KS SB196

Prohibits employers from knowingly hiring unauthorized aliens in Kansas, with violations resulting in business license suspensions ranging from 1-30 days for first offense to permanent revocation for third offense

Requires all business entities with one or more employees and all public employers to register with and use E-Verify to verify employment authorization of new employees hired on or after July 1, 2025

Prohibits public employers from entering contracts for services unless the contractor registers and participates in E-Verify to verify employment authorization of all new employees

Requires businesses to submit annual affidavits to the Secretary of Revenue certifying E-Verify enrollment and compliance, with the Secretary authorized to audit non-compliant entities

Disallows state income tax deductions for wages paid to unauthorized aliens or to independent contractors not using E-Verify, requiring businesses to add back such deductions when calculating state tax liability