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 hires. Additionally, contractors and subcontractors must also register and participate in E-Verify before entering into contracts with public employers. The bill outlines the definitions of key terms such as "employer," "public employer," and "subcontractor," and establishes the requirement for employers to obtain Form I-9 or affidavits to verify the lawful presence of individuals in the United States.

The legislation 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 must terminate contracts with subcontractors who employ unauthorized aliens. The bill also stipulates that individuals who knowingly provide false information in the verification process may be charged with perjury. 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.