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Attorney General backs I‑9 notice bill; business groups warn of burdens and penalties
Summary
SB 58 52 would require employers to notify workers within 72 hours of federal I‑9 inspections and to provide copies of outcomes; the Attorney General's office supports the measure to reduce fear among immigrant workers, while business groups caution about potential conflicts with federal enforcement, translation burdens and high penalties.
The committee considered SB 58 52, which would require employers to notify workers and authorized representatives within 72 hours after receiving notice of a federal I‑9 inspection, provide written results and deficiency notices to affected workers, prohibit voluntary access to worker records without a subpoena or warrant, and direct the attorney general to issue workplace guidance and enforce the law with civil penalties plus a private right of action.
Marlon Yanez read the bill report; the attorney…
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