MO HB2366

Prohibits businesses from knowingly employing unauthorized aliens in Missouri and requires businesses receiving state contracts over $5,000, grants, tax credits, or loans to affirm participation in a federal work authorization program via sworn affidavit

Expands general contractor and subcontractor liability for subcontractor violations when they have knowledge (as defined under federal law) of the violation, and requires cooperation with attorney general investigations including providing access to work sites, employment files, and contracts

Grants the attorney general authority to seek injunctions and monetary damages equal to ten times the wages paid to unauthorized alien workers, plus suspension of state-issued licenses, permits, or exemptions

Requires complaints against employers to be accompanied by a sworn affidavit under penalty of perjury, with the state bearing the burden of proving knowing employment by preponderance of evidence

Provides employers participating in federal work authorization programs an affirmative defense against violations, and grants immunity from liability to employers who report alleged violations to the attorney general