MO HB2418

Prohibits business entities and employers from knowingly employing unauthorized aliens to perform work in Missouri.

Requires businesses receiving state contracts or grants exceeding $5,000, or receiving state tax credits, abatements, or loans, to enroll in a federal work authorization program and provide sworn affidavits confirming compliance and non-employment of unauthorized aliens on an annual basis.

Exempts businesses awarded emergency contracts of $50,000 or less for supplies and materials from federal work authorization program enrollment requirements, though they must still affirm they do not knowingly employ unauthorized aliens.

Requires the Missouri Attorney General to enforce requirements through written complaints and coordinate with federal government to verify immigration status of employees; establishes penalties including business license suspension for 14 days on first violation, one year for second violation, and permanent suspension for subsequent violations.

Requires all public employers to enroll and actively participate in a federal work authorization program, and allows other employers to voluntarily participate with an affirmative defense against violations if they verify employment eligibility.