HB 197: Employment Eligibility
GENERAL BILL by Jacques ; Michael ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Barnaby ; Miller
Employment Eligibility ; Requires that all private employers, rather than only those employing more than specified number of employees, use E-Verify system to verify new employee's employment eligibility beginning on specified date.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 12/4/2025 House - Added to Commerce Committee agenda
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 12/4/2025 House - Added to Commerce Committee agenda
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 | House |
• Filed |
| 10/21/2025 | House |
• Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee • Referred to Commerce Committee • Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee |
| 10/28/2025 | House |
• Added to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee agenda |
| 11/5/2025 | House |
• Favorable by Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee • Reported out of Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee • Now in Commerce Committee |
| 12/4/2025 | House |
• Added to Commerce Committee agenda |