This bill amends section 48-2911 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to require employers to utilize the E-Verify system to confirm the employment authorization of new hires. It prohibits employers from knowingly hiring unauthorized aliens and establishes penalties for violations, including potential disciplinary actions against the 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 establishment of a process for contesting violations, and the stipulation that employers who verify employment authorization in good faith using E-Verify are presumed not to have knowingly violated the law. The bill also outlines the consequences for employers who violate these provisions, including license suspensions and reinstatement fees. 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