Prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens and requires employers to use E-Verify program.
This New Jersey bill prohibits employers from hiring unauthorized aliens and mandates the use of the federal E-Verify system to confirm work eligibility. It requires all employers with 100 or more employees to use E-Verify for new hires after December 31, 2020, and smaller employers to comply after December 31, 2021. The state will conduct random audits and investigate complaints, imposing civil penalties of $100 to $1,000 per violation for non-compliance. Employers who intentionally or knowingly hire unauthorized aliens face criminal investigation by the Attorney General or county prosecutor, with work authorization status verified through federal channels rather than state officials.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 10, 2026
Last action Mar 10, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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