The proposed bill aims to amend existing employment laws in Arkansas by prohibiting state entities from employing unauthorized aliens and establishing the E-Verify Requirement Act. The bill includes legislative findings that emphasize the importance of protecting Arkansans, ensuring a legal workforce, and responsibly using taxpayer resources. It introduces a new subchapter titled "E-Verify Requirement Act," which mandates that state employers with 25 or more employees must register for and utilize the E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires. Employers are required to provisionally employ new employees until their work authorization is verified and must maintain records of this verification.

Additionally, the bill outlines compliance measures, stating that employers must not employ unauthorized aliens and that failure to comply with the E-Verify requirements will be presumed a violation. The Department of Labor and Licensing is tasked with enforcing these provisions, including the ability to request documentation from employers to verify compliance. Starting July 1, 2026, employers found to be noncompliant will be notified and given 30 days to rectify the situation. Overall, the bill seeks to strengthen employment eligibility verification processes within state entities to ensure that only authorized individuals are employed.