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House Judiciary hears bill to revoke licenses of employers who hire undocumented workers
Summary
Representative Lucas Schubert told the House Judiciary committee HB 536 would revoke licenses for employers who knowingly hire undocumented workers and create a private right of action and an AG task force; business groups and farm advocates warned it would force employers to police federal immigration law and risk harming small rural operations.
Representative Lucas Schubert opened a hearing on House Bill 536, proposing civil and administrative penalties aimed at employers who hire people not authorized to work in the United States. Schubert said the bill would allow licensure revocation—"1 year for the first offense, 3 years for the second offense, and 20 years for a third or subsequent offense"—and would let Montana refuse to recognize other-state licenses while a revocation is in effect. The bill would also create a private right of action for businesses that allege economic harm from competitors who hire undocumented workers and would provide…
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