House Bill No. [insert number] establishes the "Legal Employment and Government Accountability Law," which mandates that employers verify the legal ability of all employees to work in the United States before they commence work. The bill outlines definitions for key terms such as "employee," "employer," and "E-Verify program," and it authorizes the Department of Labor and Industry to enforce the law, conduct investigations, and adopt necessary rules. Employers are required to maintain documentation of employee verification, either through the E-Verify program or a completed form I-9, and those who comply with the E-Verify system are presumed to have acted in good faith.

The bill also introduces penalties for violations, including fines that escalate with repeated offenses and the potential suspension of business licenses for serious breaches. A new "Lawful Employment Enforcement Fund" is created to collect penalties, which will be used to support the enforcement and educational efforts of the Department of Labor and Industry. The law is designed to align with federal immigration and labor laws, ensuring that state regulations do not conflict with existing federal requirements. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.