The proposed bill amends Title 44 of the Idaho Code by adding a new Chapter 3, which focuses on verifying the legal employment status of workers. It defines key terms such as "unauthorized worker," "employer," and "E-verify," and establishes that it is unlawful for employers to knowingly hire or continue to employ unauthorized workers. Employers are required to verify an employee's legal status within three days of employment and must enroll in the E-verify program by January 1, 2026. The bill also outlines the consequences for violations, including potential contract termination and business license suspensions for employers who fail to comply.

Additionally, the bill grants the Attorney General the authority to enforce these provisions through civil complaints and allows residents to petition for enforcement actions against specific employers. It includes defenses for employers who can demonstrate good faith compliance with verification requirements and establishes exclusions from liability for contractors when their subcontractors violate the law, provided they have received sworn affidavits of compliance. The bill emphasizes that it does not apply to independent contractors' employees or casual domestic labor. An emergency clause is included, making the act effective on July 1, 2025.