HB 656 Ohio House · 135th Legislature (2023-2024)

Create sanctions re: employer that employs an unauthorized alien

This bill creates new sanctions for employers who knowingly or purposely hire unauthorized aliens, directly affecting businesses and individuals who hire workers in the state. It establishes a formal complaint process where individuals can report violations to the attorney general or local prosecutors without needing to provide their own social security number or notarize the form. Once a complaint is verified as not false or frivolous, the state will notify federal and local authorities and may pursue legal action against the employer in court. The law also defines specific defenses for employers, such as using the federal E-Verify system or proving they made a good faith effort to comply with federal immigration laws. Additionally, the bill restricts local law enforcement from independently determining an alien's work authorization status and requires courts to expedite any resulting legal cases.
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Aug 2024
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Introduced Aug 19, 2024 Last action Nov 12, 2024
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Tom Patton
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