Michigan requires public employers and contractors to use E-Verify to confirm employee work authorization

Original title: Public employees and officers: state; state contractors; require to verify legal residency of employees.

Last action · June 25, 2025: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONSSponsors: Jim Runestad and 5 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Senate Bill 444 requires public employers, contractors, and subcontractors in Michigan to register and participate in the federal system to verify the work authorization of all new employees. Employers must also obtain a or an affidavit of lawful presence for individuals, and violators face contract bans, fines, or mandatory contract termination. The act takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Why it matters

State agencies, local governments, and any contractor or subcontractor bidding on public service contracts must implement electronic employment verification procedures or face a one-year contracting ban and financial penalties.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Public employers

Must register and participate in E-Verify, verify new employees, and terminate contracts for default if subcontractors employ unauthorized aliens.

Directly affected

State contractors and subcontractors

Must participate in E-Verify to be eligible for public contracts and face one-year contracting bans for violations.

Directly affected

New employees

Must undergo employment verification through Form I-9 or affidavits of lawful presence.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who must participate in the E-Verify system under this bill?

Public employers, contractors, and subcontractors performing services under a public contract in Michigan must register and participate in the system.

What happens if a subcontractor employs unauthorized workers?

A public employer must immediately terminate for default the public contract or subcontract of any subcontractor found to have employed two or more unauthorized aliens during a violation period.

What are the penalties for individuals who submit false statements on verification forms?

An individual who knowingly and willfully makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement in a or affidavit is guilty of perjury.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Jun 25, 2025SenateCommittee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
Jun 25, 2025SenateIntroduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD

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