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OK HB2085
Bill
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Randy Terrill
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AI Summary
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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