Require employers to use e-verify for employment eligibility

This bill requires employers in Montana to use the federal e-Verify system to confirm the work authorization status of all new employees, with an effective date of October 1, 2025. Employers must register for an e-Verify account, submit employee information for verification within three business days of hiring, and retain verification records for the duration of employment or three years. The Montana Attorney General is given authority to investigate complaints about unauthorized workers and may impose fines ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 per violation, with potential license suspension for repeat offenders. Local governments are prohibited from passing laws that conflict with these requirements, and the bill includes protections against discrimination based on race, color, national origin, or other discriminatory factors.