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OK HB2085

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Randy Terrill

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Makes human smuggling unlawful when done for profit or commercial purpose, with penalties of at least one year imprisonment and/or $1,000 fine for violations.

  • Requires law enforcement to determine immigration status during stops, detentions, and arrests when reasonable suspicion exists; mandates verification through federal government per Title 8 USC Section 1373(c).

  • Prohibits employers from knowingly employing unauthorized aliens; establishes penalties including business license suspension/revocation and probationary periods; requires verification through e-verify program starting January 1, 2012.

  • Authorizes civil action by district attorneys against violating employers; enables personal lawsuits by residents against government entities that restrict immigration law enforcement, with civil penalties of $500-$5,000 per day.

  • Allows seizure and forfeiture of vehicles and property used in human smuggling or related offenses; permits information sharing between state and federal agencies regarding immigration status for specified purposes.

Legislative Description

Immigration; making the smuggling of human beings unlawful; prohibiting employers from employing unauthorized aliens; effective date.

Immigration

Last Action

Referred to Rules Committee

2/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2012
Judiciary2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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