HB 3383 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Requires 501(c)(3) organizations to use the federal E-Verify system for all employees hired for political purposes

HB 3383 requires nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status to use the federal E-Verify system for employees hired specifically for political activities, such as campaigning or political management. This applies only to staff whose roles directly involve partisan political work, not general nonprofit operations. The bill mandates using the E-Verify system established under federal immigration law (1996) for these political positions. It does not affect hiring for non-political purposes like education or charity work. The bill is currently in committee referral following its introduction in February 2026.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 23, 2026 Last action Apr 20, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced House Committee Substitute · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was expanded from a version that only applied to 501(c)(3) nonprofits to now include 501(c)(4) organizations and any nonprofit organization organized under state law. Additionally, the bill now includes specific civil penalty provisions for failing to use the E-Verify system or for continuing to employ workers found ineligible after notification.
Scope change
The bill's applicability was broadened to include 501(c)(4) organizations and all state-organized nonprofits, whereas the original version only covered 501(c)(3) organizations.
SCOPE

Expanded the definition of covered entities to include 501(c)(4) organizations and any nonprofit organization organized under Missouri state laws, in addition to 501(c)(3) organizations.

ENFORCEMENT

Added specific civil penalties for failing to use E-Verify, including fines ranging from $250 to $10,000 depending on the offense severity and frequency.

Added penalties for entities that continue to employ a worker after being notified by E-Verify that the worker is not authorized to work in the United States.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Apr 2, 2026
Committee
Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
lower
Mar 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 2
lower
Mar 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Committee
Referred: Elections(H)
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Jeff Vernetti
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