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Committee approves amended HB 12-91 setting civil penalties for employers who willfully hire unauthorized workers
Summary
The committee approved an amended version of House Bill 12-91 that bars employers from willfully hiring or continuing to employ unauthorized workers, allows the attorney general to investigate, and sets civil penalties aligned with federal penalties. Committee passed the amended bill and will advance it from committee.
The House Industry, Business and Labor Committee approved an amended version of House Bill 12-91 on Tuesday after committee review and discussion about language and enforcement.
The amended bill makes it unlawful for a private employer to willfully hire an unauthorized worker or continue to employ an individual after learning that the person is unauthorized. The measure authorizes an individual to file an alleged violation with the Attorney General, who may investigate and refer matters for…
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