Relating to state regulatory compliance and eligibility requirements, including by modifying provisions related to the verification of the identity and employment eligibility of individuals by the board of educational examiners, school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools; the provision of a false social security number to an employer, prospective employer, or a potential employee; qualifications for employment, professional licensure, voter registration, and bail; making penalties applicable; and including applicability provisions

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 13, 2026
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   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 4, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 25, 202647–0
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   Done: House committeeMarch 11, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 17, 202678–16
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 18, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawJune 2, 2026

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

Amendments · 3

2 adopted · 0 failed · 1 never voted on. Newest first.

• S-5104Strike everything · filed March 18, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill and establishes new rules for verifying work eligibility and identity. It requires teachers and other professionals to prove they are authorized to work in the U.S. through specific verification systems and requires schools and state institutions to use E-Verify for new hires. Additionally, it prohibits employers from knowingly hiring people who provide false social security numbers and sets penalties for such violations.
  Never voted on
• H-8220Strike everything · filed March 13, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill with a new version that requires teaching license applicants and renewals to provide proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. It also requires school districts and private schools to verify the identity and work eligibility of all new employees and establishes penalties for employers who knowingly hire people using false social security numbers. Additionally, it makes it a crime to provide a false social security number to an employer to obtain employment or other benefits.
  Adopted
  March 17, 2026
• S-5030 · filed February 25, 2026 by Sen. Lynn Evans (R)

  AI summary This amendment changes the wording used to describe the requirement for people to prove they can be in the country. It replaces the phrase lawful presence with legal authorization to work or legal authorization to work in the United States.
  Adopted
  February 25, 2026