This bill amends section 48-2911 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to require employers to utilize the E-Verify system to verify the employment authorization of new employees. It prohibits employers from knowingly hiring unauthorized aliens and establishes penalties for violations, including potential disciplinary actions against an employer's license. The bill also mandates the Commissioner of Labor and the Department of Labor to develop a statewide random auditing program to ensure compliance and maintain a public database of violations. Additionally, it eliminates the previous requirement for public employers and contractors to use the E-Verify system.

Key provisions include the definition of terms related to employment and unauthorized aliens, the process for contesting violations, and the consequences for employers who fail to comply. The bill specifies that employers who verify employment authorization in good faith using E-Verify will be presumed not to have knowingly violated the law. It also outlines the conditions under which an employer's license may be suspended for violations, with increasing penalties for repeat offenses. The act is set to become operative on January 1, 2026, and includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part is declared invalid, the remaining sections will still be enforceable.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 48-2911