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 are required to register and participate in this system to confirm the documentation of all new employees. Additionally, contractors and subcontractors must also register and participate in E-Verify before entering into contracts with public employers for services within the state. The bill outlines definitions for key terms such as "employer," "public employer," and "subcontractor," and establishes the requirement for employers to obtain a Form I-9 or an affidavit from independent contractors to verify lawful presence in the U.S.

The legislation also stipulates penalties for violations, including civil infractions and potential fines ranging from $100 to $1,000 for willful violations. Employers found to have violated the verification requirements may face a one-year prohibition from contracting with public bodies, and public employers are mandated 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.