MO HB1224

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

Requires all public employers and business entities to enroll and actively participate in a federal work authorization program to verify employment eligibility.

Establishes penalties for violations: first violation is $500 fine and 50 hours community service per unauthorized alien; second violation is $1,000 fine, 100 hours community service, and 18-month business license suspension; third and subsequent violations carry up to one year jail, $2,500 fine, and 500 hours community service.

Requires businesses receiving state contracts over $5,000 or state tax credits, abatements, or loans to provide sworn affidavits confirming federal work authorization program enrollment and compliance.

Grants the Missouri Attorney General enforcement authority through civil actions, with provisions allowing business license suspension and debarment from state contracting for violations; first-time violators of state contractors face three-year suspension, subsequent violators face permanent debarment.