The proposed bill amends North Dakota law to establish a new section regarding the prohibition of hiring unauthorized workers. It defines key terms such as "business license," "private employer," and "unauthorized worker," and prohibits private employers from willfully hiring unauthorized workers. The bill also introduces a civil penalty structure for violations, with fines escalating from $2,000 for a first offense to $10,000 for third or subsequent offenses.

Additionally, the bill mandates a legislative management study during the 2025-26 interim to examine federal jurisdiction over immigration law, illegal immigration, and the laws of other states concerning unauthorized workers. The study will include an overview of federal pre-emption, a survey of state laws, a review of relevant case law, and input from various stakeholders, including the private sector and law enforcement agencies. The findings and recommendations from this study will be reported to the seventieth legislative assembly.