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MS HB448
Bill
Status
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Becky Currie
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AI Summary
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Transfers administration of the E-Verify Program from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security to the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce
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Requires all employers in Mississippi to use the E-Verify status verification system to confirm federal employment authorization for all newly hired employees
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Adds criminal penalties for employers who violate E-Verify requirements when violations involve unauthorized alien employees, in addition to existing penalties of contract cancellation and loss of business licenses
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Third-party employers (including staffing agencies and contract employers) must register with the Department of Agriculture and Commerce before placing employees in Mississippi's workforce
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Effective date of July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
E-verify program; transfer responsibility of administering to the Commission of Agriculture and Commerce.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2022