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MS HB153
Bill
Status
Failed
2/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Becky Currie
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AI Summary
- Transfers administration of the E-Verify Program from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security to the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce
- Requires all Mississippi employers to use E-Verify to verify federal employment authorization status of newly hired employees
- Adds criminal penalties for employers who violate E-Verify requirements when violations involve unauthorized alien employees
- Third-party employers must register with the Department of Agriculture and Commerce before placing employees in Mississippi's workforce
- Violations can result in cancellation of state contracts for up to 3 years, loss of business licenses for up to 1 year, and criminal penalties including imprisonment of 1-5 years and fines of $1,000-$10,000 for unauthorized aliens who knowingly accept employment
Legislative Description
E-verify program; transfer responsibility of administering to the Commission of Agriculture and Commerce.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021
Committee Referrals
Workforce Development1/8/2021
Full Bill Text
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