Unauthorized aliens; penalize transport into state by any person and prohibit forgery of documents.

HB 1028 would criminalize knowingly transporting undocumented immigrants into Mississippi or forging government documents for them, classifying both as felonies punishable by up to 5 years in prison and $10,000 fines. It also amends existing laws to prohibit undocumented immigrants from serving as labor representatives, restrict state public benefits for them, and increase penalties for employers failing to verify immigration status. The bill further clarifies state agencies’ roles in assisting federal immigration enforcement and amends provisions related to driver’s licenses and hospital data reporting. The bill died in committee in 2026 and did not become law.