The proposed bill, titled the "Public Contract and Employment Eligibility Verification Act," mandates that public employers and contractors verify the legal work eligibility of their employees through the E-Verify system. Public employers must register and participate in this system to confirm the documentation of all new hires. Additionally, contractors and subcontractors are required to do the same before entering into contracts for services with public employers. The bill outlines the definitions of key terms such as "employer," "public employer," and "subcontractor," and establishes the use of Form I-9 or affidavits to verify lawful presence in the United States.

The legislation also includes provisions for penalties and sanctions for non-compliance. Employers found to have violated the verification requirements may face a one-year prohibition from contracting with public bodies, and public employers are required to terminate contracts with subcontractors who employ unauthorized aliens. The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is tasked with promulgating rules to implement the act, which will take effect 90 days after being enacted into law.