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MA H2091

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

David DeCoste

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires all Massachusetts employers to verify employment eligibility of new hires through the federal E-Verify program after hiring

  • Prohibits employers from intentionally or knowingly employing unauthorized aliens, including through contracts, subcontracts, or independent contractor agreements

  • First violation triggers a 3-year probationary period with quarterly compliance reports, mandatory termination of unauthorized workers, and possible license suspension up to 10 business days; second violation results in permanent license revocation

  • Employers receiving economic development incentives from government entities must register with and participate in E-Verify, with noncompliance requiring full repayment of incentive funds within 30 days

  • Attorney general must maintain a public database of violating employers, publish quarterly lists of E-Verify registered employers, and develop a statewide random auditing program for compliance

Legislative Description

Protecting Massachusetts workers

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5208

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor and Workforce Development2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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