MS SB2255

Amends the Mississippi Employment Protection Act to require the Department of Employment Security, State Tax Commission, Secretary of State, Department of Human Services, and Attorney General to jointly develop rules restricting state incentives for employers who replace U.S. citizen workers with H-1B visa holders

State incentives subject to restriction include tax credits, rebates, and property tax exemptions, though the list is not exhaustive

Maintains existing E-Verify requirements mandating all Mississippi employers verify employment authorization status of newly hired employees through the federal status verification system

Preserves current penalties for employers violating employment verification laws, including cancellation of state contracts with up to 3-year ineligibility and loss of business licenses for up to 1 year

Effective date: July 1, 2026