The proposed bill, titled the "Legal Employment and Government Accountability Law," mandates that employers verify the legal ability of all employees to work in the United States before they begin employment. This verification can be done through the federal E-Verify program or by completing a form I-9 with the necessary documentation. The Department of Labor and Industry is authorized to enforce this law, conduct investigations, and impose penalties for violations. Employers who utilize the E-Verify system are presumed to have acted in good faith, protecting them from penalties based on the system's accuracy.

The bill also establishes a lawful employment enforcement fund to collect penalties from employers who violate the verification requirements. Penalties are tiered based on the number of violations, with increasing fines and potential license suspensions for repeated offenses. 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.