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 outlines a process for individuals to report alleged violations to the attorney general, who may investigate and refer cases for prosecution. Violators of this section may face civil penalties that increase with subsequent offenses, with fines set at $2,000 for the first offense, $5,000 for the second, and $10,000 for the 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 regarding 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, along with any necessary legislation to implement those recommendations.